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The town is crossed by the [[Neufossé Canal]], which connects the [[Aa River, France|Aa]] and [[Lys River]]s. The commune also includes several lakes—Beauséjour, Arc-en-ciel, Malhôve, Batavia—and part of the forest of Rihout-Clairmarais. |
The town is crossed by the [[Neufossé Canal]], which connects the [[Aa River, France|Aa]] and [[Lys River]]s. The commune also includes several lakes—Beauséjour, Arc-en-ciel, Malhôve, Batavia—and part of the forest of Rihout-Clairmarais. |
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==History== |
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in the wake of the [[Battle of the Golden Spurs]] a battle was fought here in april 1303 between French and Flemish. The Flemish were victorious in the [[Battle of Arques (1303)]]. Arques is not to be confused with [[Arques-la-Bataille]], where the [[Battle of Arques (1589)]] took place. |
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Arques | |
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 Fontinettes Boat Lift | |
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Location of Arques  | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais |
| Arrondissement | Saint-Omer |
| Canton | Arques |
| Intercommunality | Saint Omer |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2008–2014) | Joël Duquesnoy |
| Area 1 | 22.41 km2 (8.65 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | 9,771 |
| • Density | 440/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 62040 /62510 |
| Elevation | 2–62 m (6.6–203.4 ft) (avg. 10 m or 33 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Arques is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France.
Geography
Arques is situated in the middle of the region 40 km from Calais and Dunkerque, and 45 km from Boulogne-sur-Mer. It lies on the border between the departments of Pas-de-Calais and Nord.
The town is crossed by the Neufossé Canal, which connects the Aa and Lys Rivers. The commune also includes several lakes—Beauséjour, Arc-en-ciel, Malhôve, Batavia—and part of the forest of Rihout-Clairmarais.
History
in the wake of the Battle of the Golden Spurs a battle was fought here in april 1303 between French and Flemish. The Flemish were victorious in the Battle of Arques (1303). Arques is not to be confused with Arques-la-Bataille, where the Battle of Arques (1589) took place.
Economy
Arques is famous for its crystal manufacture. It has been the headquarters of Arc International, the largest manufacturer of glassware in the world, since its inception in the 19th century.
Arques is also the home of the Fontinettes Boat Lift.
Demographics
Population (2006): 9771 inhabitants for the commune and 20,621 inhabitants for the canton.
See also
References
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