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Art and history

Douai is a city in the north of France. It has a population of 40,000. It's in the region of Nord Pas de Calais and is a stop on the main railway line between Lille and Paris, meaning it's half an hour from Lille and less than an hour from Paris by train. The city dates back to Roman times. It was conquered by the Normans, and then by flamingos, before ending up as France. As it was a strategic site, it suffered a lot of destruction during the two world wars, and that is why there are not many historical monuments outside the small center. However, it is a city of "art and history" with a belfry which is part of UNESCO world heritage.

It also has 15th century fortifications, churches and convents of interest. The city is famous for the pary that ensues in July of every year.
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Douai is a city in northern France...

Douai est une ville du nord de la...

Douai est une ville du nord de la France qui compte 40000 habitants. Elle se trouve sur la ligne TGV entre Lille et Paris, a une demi heure de Lille et moins d’une heure de Paris en train. La ville date de l’époque romaine, a été conquise par les normands puis par les flamands, avant de terminer française. Comme c’était un endroit stratégique, elle a souffert de gros dégâts durant les deux guerres mondiales et c’est pour cela qu’on ne trouve pas beaucoup de monuments historiques en dehors du petit centre. C’est toutefois une ville d’Art et d’Histoire avec un beffroi, le beau clocher public qui fait partie du patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO. Elle a aussi des fortifications du XVe siècle, des églises et des couvents intéressants. La ville est célèbre pour la fête des géants, le deuxième weekend de juillet, ils mesurent 8 mètres de haut et existent depuis le XVIe siècle.
Douai is a city in northern France which has 40000 inhabitants. It is located on the TGV line between Paris and Lille, a half hour from Lille and less than an hour from Paris by train. The town dates back to Roman times, was conquered by the Normans and by the Flemish, French before finishing. As it was a strategic location, it has suffered extensive damage during the two world wars and this is why we do not find many historical monuments outside the small center. However, this is a city of art and history with a belfry, the bell beautiful public part of the World Heritage of UNESCO. It also has the fifteenth century fortifications, churches and convents interesting. The city is famous for the festival of giants, the second weekend of July, they are 8 feet tall and have existed since the sixteenth century.
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