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Bar-le-Duc-Vue générale (2)
General view of Bar-le-Duc
Blason ville fr Bar-le-Duc (Meuse)
The coat of arms for Bar-le-Duc

Bar-le-Duc is a town in eastern France. It is located in the Meuse area, which is a "department" (like a county or region). Bar-le-Duc is also a "commune," which is a small local government area in France. It is known for its history and beautiful old buildings.

What is a Sister City?

Bar-le-Duc has special friendships with other towns around the world. These are called "sister cities." It means they share ideas and learn from each other.

Bar-le-Duc is twinned with these cities:

  • Russia Tambov, Russia
  • Germany Griesheim, Germany, since 1975
  • Germany Wilkau-Haßlau, Germany, since 1990
  • Hungary Gyönk, Hungary, since 1995


Images for kids

  • LASB K Hellwig 1048

    Bar-le-Duc in 1617

  • Bar-le-Duc Place Saint-Pierre

    Saint-Étienne Church and the court house (right) on the Saint-Pierre Square in Bar-le-Duc

  • Pont Notre-Dame, Bar-le-Duc 01 09

    Notre-Dame Bridge over the Ornain

  • Statue d'Ernest Bradfer

    Statue of Ernest Bradfer (1833–1882)

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