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Must do and see in Maubeuge

Maubeuge is the town in north France and it is located only seven kilometers from the Belgian border. This town belongs to the Nord department in Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. It has a population of about 34.000 people.

1. Saint-Pierre Saint-Paul church

Saint-Pierre Saint-Paul church

In the Saint-Pierre Saint-Paul church in the Franklin Roosevelt avenue, visitors may see the exhibition of The Sainte-aldegonde treasure. It consists of many relics and very well preserved statues. This church is also a remarkable masterpiece of architecture and it is the combined work of architects Henri Andre Lur and Lafitte.

3. The Moulin à Tablettes

The Moulin à Tablettes

The Moulin à Tablettes is a unique windmill in Europe with its timbered interior. It was built in 1799 by the military engineers and it is fifteen meters high. You can learn how the flour is made and how much it takes to make a bread from it. If you like water and nature, you should embark on board of the water-bus called "Gavroche". They will ride you on a pleasant strolls to discover the fauna and the flora of the valley of Sambre.

5. Maubeuge Airport

Maubeuge Airport

If you are in for the adventure you should take the chance to see this area from the sky. At the Maubeuge airport you may embark on a four-seat plane to admire from up there the city and the countryside. But, if you are afraid of the heights, you better skip this experience.

2. Chapel Soeurs-Noires

Chapel Soeurs-Noires

Chapel Soeurs-Noires was built in the XVIIth century. It was built in the baroque style and it belongs to the Saint-Augustin nons, known as the Black Sisters, thus called because of their black clothes.

4. Maubeuge Zoo

Maubeuge Zoo

Maubeuge has a very nice zoo that is located on the unique and historical site of the ramparts of Vauban. It possesses more than three hundred animals, with sixty species that belongs to the fauna from the five continents. Mammals, birds and reptiles populate the seven hectares large area.

This is the very old town and it has a very ancient history. You can find locations with medieval traces across the whole town. In the Maubeuge, you can have the ultimate touring guide . There is also nice hotel to stay in for full comfort. This stylish town will give you vacation of a lifetime.

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