Billy-Berclau

Billy Berclau is a commune with 4433 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the Pas -de- Calais, in the Nord -Pas -de- Calais in the arrondissement of Béthune.

Geography

Billy Berclau lies between the cities Lens and Lille. On the eastern edge of the village there is the junction of the Canal d' Aire from the Canal de la Deûle.

History

The village was completely destroyed in World War II.

On 27 March 2003 an explosion claimed four dead at a local plant explosives.

Attractions

  • The recreation park of the municipality consists of a flooded former mining facility.
  • German Military Cemetery
  • Water Castle
  • Chico Mendes Place

Economy and population

The community has a very strong local -based manufacturing industries (including an engine factory with around 6,000 employees).

Twinning

It has existed since the 26 January 2001 a city partnership with Weilrod.

Cantons of France Canton of Douvrin Postal codes in France France Region Lens (Pas-de-Calais)
124958
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