Maubray is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Péronnes, 27km from Pairi Daiza.
Maubray is a town located in Wallonia, Belgium. With a population of 1,272, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Maubray sits in Belgium, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Brussels time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Maubray to your route.
About Maubray
The Battle of Fontenoy, 11 May 1745, took place during the War of the Austrian Succession, near Tournai, in Belgium. A French army of 50,000 under Marshal Saxe defeated a Pragmatic Army of roughly the same size, led by the Duke of Cumberland.
By 1745, France was close to bankruptcy, and seeking an end to the war. TheRead more Austrian Netherlands offered the best opportunity for a decisive victory, and in April, Saxe besieged Tournai, a key strategic town on the upper Scheldt, compelling the main Allied army to march to its relief. Leaving 22,000 men to continue the siege, Saxe placed his main force about 8 kilometres (5 mi) away in the villages of Antoing, Vezon and Fontenoy, along a naturally strong feature strengthened with defensive works.
After several unsuccessful flank assaults, an Allied infantry column of 15,000 attacked the French centre, before being repulsed. Covered by their cavalry, they retreated toward Brussels, abandoning Tournai which fell shortly afterwards. Despite this, fighting continued until November 1748, when the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle ended the war.
Maubray offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.
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Where is Maubray located?
Maubray is located in Wallonia, Belgium, Europe. The coordinates are 50.5508 latitude, 3.5040 longitude.
What is the population of Maubray?
Maubray has a population of approximately 1,272 people, making it a town in Belgium.
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Vieux Lille
Lively old quarter of Flemish brick gables and grand squares, the cultural capital of the French north.
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Strépy-Thieu Boat Lift
A colossal 73 m boat elevator on the Canal du Centre, among the tallest in the world, hoisting entire barges in a concrete cathedral visible for miles across Hainaut.
44 km · about 50 min drive
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Canal du Centre Hydraulic Boat Lifts
Four UNESCO-listed 19th-century hydraulic boat lifts near La Louvière, still standing on the old Canal du Centre.
46 km · about 55 min drive
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Louvre-Lens
A luminous glass-and-steel satellite of the Louvre rising from a former coal-mining town.
51 km · about 60 min drive
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Canadian National Vimy Memorial
Twin soaring pylons crown a WWI battlefield of preserved trenches and craters above the Douai plain.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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In Flanders Fields Museum
Set in Ypres' rebuilt Cloth Hall, this museum tells the harrowing story of the WWI Western Front trenches.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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Menin Gate
A vast memorial arch bearing 54,000 names of the missing, where the Last Post sounds every evening at eight.
55 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Maubray
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
78 kmChimay Street CircuitA Belgian village street circuit running since 1926, still used for historic car and motorcycle racing on closed public roads. Between meetings you can drive the whole flat-out 4km lap through farmland and the town outskirts.