Brebières

Geography

History

• Evidence of occupation from Merovingian times has been unearthed.
• In 2008, during the creation of the 60 hectare Bèliers industrial zone, three important archaeological sites, once occupied by Gauls and Celts was discovered. Finds include the residue of iron smelting, glass beads, pottery and bones of both animals and humans.

  Population

Sights

• The church of St. Vaast, dating from the twentieth century.
• The château de La Bucquière.