Grande-Synthe

Grande-Synthe (Groot-Sinten) is a commune in the Nord department in the Nord-Pas de Calais region in northern France.

It is the third-largest suburb of the city of Dunkerque (Dunkirk) and lies adjacent to it on the west.

History
In 1980, a large part of Petite-Synthe was detached from Dunkerque and included in Grande-Synthe.

International relations
Grande-Synthe is twinned with:
 * 🇵🇱 Suwałki in Poland

Personalities

 * Remy Vercoutre, footballer
 * Lucas Pouille, tennis player

Transport

 * Gare de Grande-Synthe railway station.