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   Where is Douai located?

   • Located on the river Scarpe some 40 kilometres (25 miles) from Lille and 25 km (16 mi) from Arras, Douai is home to one of the region's most impressive belfries. Its site probably corresponds to that of a 4th-century Roman fortress known as Duacum. From the 10th century, the town was a romance fiefdom of the counts of Flanders.

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   When did Douai become part of France?

   • In 1667, Douai was taken by the troops of Louis XIV of France, and by the 1668 Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, the town was ceded to France. During successive sieges from 1710 to 1712, Douai was almost completely destroyed by the British Army. By 1713, the town was fully integrated into France. Douai became the seat of the Parliament of Flanders (fr).

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   What is the old town of Douai like?

   • The old town in Douai is an interesting mix of different architectural styles including the Flemish style that we associate with this region and 18th century French style town houses, as well as several houses in the art deco syle.

   Douai, France is a town with a famous belfry in northern France

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   Where to go near Douai in Hauts-de-France?

   • For detailed visitor information see the Douai travel guide. Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Douai in Hauts-de-France. Popular places to visit nearby include Arras at 24 km and Cambrai at 25 km.

   Douai, France (Nord, Nord-Pas-de-Calais): tourism, attractions and

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   Located on the river Scarpe some 40 kilometres (25 miles) from Lille and 25 km (16 mi) from Arras, Douai is home to one of the region's most impressive belfries. History [ edit ]

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   Douai, town, northern France, in the Nord département, Hauts-de-France région. It is situated in flat country on the Scarpe River, 24 miles (39 km) south of Lille and 13 miles southwest of the Belgian border.

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   Douai is a small city of 40,000 inhabitants in the Hauts-de-France region of France, known for its belfry. The city is located between Lens and Valenciennes. Overview

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   • Visit Near Douai with France This Way Reviews
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   Address: Douai, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, 59500, France || GPS coordinates: latitude 50.371388, longitude 3.08

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   Beffroi de Douai (Belfries of Belgium and France): heritage site

   Réserve naturelle régionale du Marais de Wagnonville: site of natural beauty (3 km)

   Réserve naturelle régionale de la Tourbière de Vred: site of natural beauty (12 km)

   Réserve naturelle régionale du Pré des Nonnettes: site of natural beauty (14 km)

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   Regular market(s) are held in Douai each Wednesday & Saturday. (Markets are held in the morning unless stated.) The French version of this page is at Douai (Francais)

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   Douai is a commune in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France. Found in the Nord department, Douai boasts a picturesque Grand Place surrounded by Flemish-style architecture. Positioned along the Scarpe River, providing scenic waterfront areas.

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   Located on the river Scarpe some 40 kilometres (25 miles) from Lille and 25 km (16 mi) from Arras, Douai is home to one of the region's most impressive belfries. Quick Facts Doï (Picard), Country ...

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   Douai is in the north-east of France at 30 kilometres from Lille, the department capital (general information: Douai is 176 kilometres from Paris). Geographical Information Commune: Douai