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    Maubeuge (French pronunciation:; historical Dutch: Mabuse or Dutch: Malbode; Picard: Maubeuche) is a commune in the Nord department in northern France. [3] It is situated on both banks of the Sambre (here canalized), 36 km (22 mi) east of Valenciennes and about 9 km (5.6 mi) from the Belgian border.

  3. Maubeuge, town, Nord département, Hauts-de-France région, northern France. It lies on the Sambre River, near the Belgian frontier, south of Mons. Maubeuge (Latin: Malbodium, signifying “bad place or dwelling”) grew up around the monastery of Sainte-Aldegonde (7th century).

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    Maubeuge (ancient Malbodium, from Latin, derived from the Old Frankish name Malboden, meaning "assizes of Boden") owes its origin to Maubeuge Abbey, a double monastery, for men and women, founded in the 7th century by Saint Aldego, the relics of whom are preserved in the church.

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    Maubeuge (Malboden in Old Frankish, Malbodium in Latin ; pop. 33,500, with suburbs 100,000) is a city built on the Sambre River, a mere 7 kilometers from the Belgian border. It shares a common cultural policy with Mons, 20km to the North, in Belgium. However, Maubeuge does not share even a tenth of the beauty of Mons. All the city was rebuilt in so...

    The history of the city starts in 256 C.E., when the Franksarrived from what is now Belgium, following the course of the Sambre River. Once a year, they held their assizes (Mahal) in a place called "Boden", which consequently became known as "Malboden". Around 661, Saint Aldegonde (633-684), daughter of Walbert, regent of king Chlothar II, founded ...

    Most of the old city was destroyed in 1940. A handful of traditional houses have survived or were reconstructed, especially on the left bank of the Sambre, but nothing to fret about. A few religious buildings have subsisted, like the 16th-century hospice des Cantuaines, the 15th-century chapelle des Soeurs Noires, and the Sthrau Hall, originally bu...

    Maubeuge is located at the crossing of the N2 and N49 highways, about 60 km from Lille, 20km from Valenciennes (N49), 8km from Bavay (N49), and 20km from Mons (N2) or Binche(N49, N55). Maubeuge is 40 min by train from Valenciennes and 1h20 min from Lille.

  5. Maubeuge is a commune in the Nord department in northern France. It is situated on both banks of the Sambre, 36 km east of Valenciennes and about 9 km from the Belgian border.

  6. Nov 9, 2023 · Maubeuge is surrounded by picturesque landscapes, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers. Take a leisurely stroll along the banks of the Sambre River, or explore the vast Parc de l'Abbaye, a tranquil oasis filled with lush greenery and vibrant flora.

  7. Maubeuge (mōbözh´), city (1990 pop. 35,225), Nord dept., N France, on the Sambre River near the Belgian border. Railroad and heating equipment, machine tools, glass, and china are major manufactures.

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