Avesnes-sur-Helpe, commune in Nord, France
Avesnes-sur-Helpe is a French commune located in the Nord region, situated along the Helpe river valley. The town features a mix of older buildings and residential areas arranged around a central commercial district.
The town developed as a fortified settlement along the Helpe river during the medieval period, becoming an important local trading point. It gradually grew into a regional administrative and commercial center as the centuries passed.
The town is conveniently located near the Belgian border and easily accessible by road from surrounding regions. Visitors can find parking in the center and explore the downtown area on foot.
Location: canton of Avesnes-sur-Helpe-Nord
Location: canton of Avesnes-sur-Helpe-Sud
Location: Nord
Location: arrondissement of Avesnes-sur-Helpe
Elevation above the sea: 163 m
Shares border with: Bas-Lieu, Saint-Hilaire-sur-Helpe, Avesnelles, Haut-Lieu
Phone: +33327565758
Email: info@avesnes-sur-helpe.fr
Website: http://avesnes-sur-helpe.fr
GPS coordinates: 50.12239,3.93268
Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:20
Collégiale Saint-Nicolas d'Avesnes-sur-Helpe
56 m
Château de Coutant
3.3 km
City walls of Avesnes-sur-Helpe
58 m
Maison du Bocage de Sains-du-Nord
6.2 km
Château de Dourlers
5.7 km
Hôtel de ville d'Avesnes-sur-Helpe
107 m
Église Saint-Rémi de Sémeries
5 km
Chapelle de Waudrechies
1.9 km
Chapelle Duchesne
3 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Affligés de Saint-Hilaire-sur-Helpe
2.3 km
Chapelle Saint-Lienard et Notre-Dame-de-Messine de Saint-Hilaire-sur-Helpe
2.3 km
Chapelle Sainte-Anne de Saint-Hilaire-sur-Helpe
2.6 km
Chapelle de Notre-Dame-de-Hal
6.1 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Walcourt de Sémeries
5.2 km
Église Saint-Médard de Dourlers
6 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Boulogne-sur-Helpe
5.5 km
Église Saint-Denis d'Avesnelles
1.1 km
Église Saint-Etton de Dompierre-sur-Helpe
5.4 km
Église Saint-Victor de Flaumont-Waudrechies
2.6 km
Église Saint-André d'Haut-Lieu
2.7 km
Église Saint-Alban de Saint-Aubin
5.4 km
Palais de justice d'Avesnes-sur-Helpe
84 m
Église Saint-Martin de Semousies
5.1 km
Église Saint-Remi de Saint-Remy-Chaussée
6.9 km
Église Saint-Martin de Marbaix
6.7 km
Château d'Hugémont à Dompierre-sur-Helpe
6.8 km
Chapelle Saint-Julien de Dourlers
6.1 km
Église Saint-Hilaire de Saint-Hilaire-sur-Helpe
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