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Maubeuge
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This small town near Belgium retains a notable military heritage linked to its history (arsenal, Vauban fortifications).
Introduction to Maubeuge
Maubeuge, a small town near Belgium, retains a notable military heritage linked to its history (arsenal, Vauban fortifications).
Key Facts
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Location: almost on the Belgian border, a few kilometres south of Mons, in the Nord department.
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 30,347 inhabitants (2014).
- Area: 18.85 km².
- Altitude: from 122 to 167 m.
History of Maubeuge
What to See and Do in Maubeuge
The Vauban fortifications, the arsenal, and a few other sites such as the small Musée du Corps de Garde are the main tourist attractions in the town, which suffered greatly during the last war.
Maubeuge Zoo
Over 300 animals from 55 different species make this one of the most visited sites in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region.
Over 300 animals from 55 different species make this one of the most visited sites in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region.
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Maubeuge Zoo
★ Over 300 animals from 55 different species make this one of the most visited sites in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region.