a strongly-fortified city in the department of the North, and in the arrondissement of Avesnes, in France. It is situated on a level plain on the banks of the river Sambre, which is navigable thus far. It contains 462 houses, and 3500 inhabitants, some of whom are distillers of corn spirits, and some nailsmiths. Long. 3° 33'. E. Lat. 50° 4'. N.