Armentières, Border commune in Nord, France
Armentières is a French commune in the Nord region, located approximately 14 kilometers north of Lille near the Belgian border. The town sits in a flat landscape and forms part of the Lille metropolitan area.
During World War I, German forces deployed mustard gas in Armentières in 1918, leading to British troop evacuation. The town later received the Croix de guerre in recognition of its suffering during the conflict.
The central railway station, established in 1861, maintains connections between major northern French cities through routes to Lille, Dunkirk, and Hazebrouck.
The local market happens every Friday, offering fresh products and local goods. In nearby towns you can find additional markets on Tuesdays in Bailleul and Fridays in Haubourdin.
The belfry of Armentières was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2005 as part of the Belfries of Belgium and France collective designation. This medieval tower is part of a group of bell towers that once represented civic power and independence across northern Europe.
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