Douvrin

at , Douvrin , 62138 France

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Douvrin is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.GeographyAn ex-coalmining town some 10mi east of Béthune and 15mi southwest of Lille, at the junction of the D165, the D163 and the N47 roads. Since the mid-1960s, farming and light industry have replaced coal mining as the principle occupations.HistoryFirst recorded in the eleventh century, the town has been known by several variations of the name: Doverin, Dovring, Dovrin, Dovrign, Douvringnum, Douvrin and also as Douvrain . The town suffered considerable damage during World War I. Coal mining was the main livelihood here for around 100 years, from the mid-nineteenth century until the 1960s when the reserves became uneconomic. Since 1969, Française de Mécanique, part of PSA Peugeot Citroen has produced motor-car engines at the plant immediately north of the commune. Over 3,400 people work here, producing 7000 units a week.Places of interest The church of Sacre-Coeur, rebuilt, as was most of the town, after World War I.

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Douvrin is Lens based place and this enity listed in City category. 62138.