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 (Cinéma Jean Renoir and Le Cinéma de l'Imaginaire) and it hosts the Regional Centre of Photography.

Landmarks

 * Maingoval Park (Parc Maingoval)
 * Le Château de la Barbière

Notable people

 * Charles Alexandre Crauk, painter (1819–1905)
 * Jean-Baptiste Dupilet, French politician (1880–1952)
 * Robert Mintkewicz, bicycle racer (born 1947)

International relations
Douchy-les-Mines is twinned with:
 * 🇧🇫 Méguet, Burkina Faso
 * 🇵🇱 Mielec, Poland
 * Vila Nova de Poiares, Portugal