Douchy-les-Mines

Douchy-les-Mines is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.

Geography

Douchy-les-Mines located near the A2 motorway between Valenciennes and Cambrai. It lies adjacent to the south of Denain and is a part of the urban area of Valenciennes.

Demography and culture

In 2015, Douchy-les-Mines had 10,783 inhabitants, an increase of 3.43% compared to 2010.
The city has two cinemas and it hosts the Regional Centre of Photography.

Landmarks

Maingoval Park
Le Château de la Barbière

Notable people

Charles Alexandre Crauk, painter
Jean-Baptiste Dupilet, French politician
Robert Mintkewicz, bicycle racer

International relations

Douchy-les-Mines is twinned with:

Méguet, Burkina Faso
Mielec, Poland
Vila Nova de Poiares, Portugal