Chronological account

The area of Nord-Pas-de-Calais is now so mature because it stems from a long history during which it builds itself progressively. The unceasing wars with his warlike neighbours during the ages are the witness of these stages.

	Historical events	N° Y & T
	Armorial bearings:
	Of Flanders	602
	Of Artois	899
	Of Lille	527, 1186, 1230
	Tercentenary of tying up:
	Of Flandre	1563
	Of Valenciennes and Maubeuge	2016
	Of Cambrésis	1932
	The battle of Bouvines	1538
	The camps	997
	Crossing of the Manche by Louis Blériot	PA 7
	Tunnel under the Manche	2880-2883
	Electrification of the railway line Valenciennes-Thionville	1024