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Its
history: Avesnes was founded by Wédric le Barbu (Wédric the bearded) in the XIth century. The house of Avesnes gave birth to a Queen of England, Philippa de Hainaut, who obtained grace for the citizens of Calais but also for the ancestors of Henry IV, the Princes of Condé and the Dukes of Guise. Jessé de Forest and his companions, who were to found New York, left from Avesnes in the XVIth century. Louis XIth was proclaimed King, and Napoleon prepared the Battle of Waterloo in Avesnes. In 1918, Kaiser Wilhelm IInd and Marshal Hindenburg organised the last German offensive there. Access:
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The
Mayor of Avesnes is Alain POYART.
Mr. Poyars is also a General Councillor for the Nord Département and President of the Community of communes in the Avesnes region.
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Not
to be missed: The St. Nicolas collegial church: choir (1200) in the primitive Gothic style, nave and aisles from the XVIth century in "Hallekerque" form. Carillon of 48 bells: concert on 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month in season. Fortifications: Remains of the Gossuin tower (around 1100), bastion of the Queen and its underground rooms, fortifications of Vauban with its promenade and access to the XVIIth century Mons Gate. Traditional
games: the moistened lance and the bowling game Festivals
From the 1st Sunday in August to 15th August: "Grand Ducasse" and market/flea market. End of September: Autumn festival: theatre, cinema, concerts, street animation, exhibitions, etc. Specialities:
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The
Val Joly Park, 10 km from Avesnes, is enjoyed by young and
old alike. This is an authentic nautical complex for all the family
among greenery and focused on a 180-hectare lake. It includes an open-air swimming pool, an aquarium with freshwater fish, games for children, a riding centre, purely nautical activities (pedalos, electric boats, windsurfing, catamarans, kayaks and dinghies), archery, a national mountain bike centre, an 18-hole mini golf course, a fitness trail, a campsite and holiday chalets; possibility of fishing and restaurant services.
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Jessé
de Forest,
public institution for a hotel technical diploma (BTS): two
options (hotel management and marketing or culinary arts, decorating
and service),
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Current
projects: Restoration of the facades of the town centre and the St. Jean Bastion with the triple objective of cultural discovery, improvement of everyday living conditions and the development of tourism. Concerning the latter, the town has applied to the Ministry of Tourism for classification as a "City of Tourism". Events
for the year 2000:
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Avesnes has a population of 5,602 inhabitants. It
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