History of the city Fontaine-l'Évêque, Hainaut in photos A small historical reference Geography: The municipality consists of the following sub-municipalities: Fontaine-l'Évêque proper, Forchies-la-Marche, and Leernes. Date of foundation: History: Population: 17 262 Sights: Chapelle de la Briqueterie, 1903 Esplanade (Kiosque), 1909 Grand rue, 1906 La gare et le monument des combattants La rue des Houillières L'Abbaye d'Aulne Leernes - L'Eglise Rue de l'Enseignement, 1908

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