Le Cateau-Cambrésis
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Le Cateau-Cambrésis is a commune in northern France, in the Nord département. Population: 7,460.
History
- The Peace of Cateau-Cambrésis, ending the Italian Wars, was agreed there on April 2-3, 1559.
- On March 28 1794, allied forces under the prince of Coburg, defeated French forces at Le Cateau.
- Le Cateau formed the right wing of the front of the British Expeditionalry Force at the Battle of Le Cateau on August 26 1914, during its withdrawal from the Battle of Mons.
Miscellaneous
Le Cateau-Cambrésis was the birthplace of the painter Henri Matisse (1869-1954). The Musée Départemental Henri Matisse installed in the Palais Fénelon boasts the third largest collection of Matisse works in France.
External links
- http://www.nordmag.com/nord_pas_de_calais/cateau_cambresis/le_cateau.htm (in French)
- Beffroivision, local TV channel
