Douai
Douai is a city and commune in the north of France in the département of Nord, of which it is a sous-préfecture. Located on the river Scarpe some 25 miles (40 km) from Lille and 16 miles (25 km) from Arras, Douai is home to one of the region's most impressive belfries.
Births
Douai was the birthplace of:
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- Giambologna, born as Jean Boulogne (1529-1608), sculptor
- Charles Alexandre de Calonne (1734-1802), statesman
- Marceline Desbordes-Valmore (1786-1859), poet
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