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Frameries

Framrie  (Picard)
Church Square and the big sundial
Church Square and the big sundial
Coat of arms of Frameries
Coat of arms
Frameries is located in Belgium
Frameries
Frameries
Location in Belgium
Country Belgium
Community French Community
Region Wallonia
Province Hainaut
Arrondissement Mons
Area
 • Total 25.95 km2 (10.02 sq mi)
Population
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Postal codes
7080
Area codes 065
Website www.frameries.be

Frameries is a town in Wallonia, a region in Belgium. It is located in the province of Hainaut. Frameries is known for its rich history and community spirit.

The municipality of Frameries includes several smaller areas. These are Eugies, Frameries, La Bouverie, Noirchain, and Sars-la-Bruyère.

Sports in Frameries

Frameries is home to a well-known Rugby Union team. The team is called RC Frameries. They play in the Belgian Elite League, which is a top-level rugby competition.

The town also hosts an important cycling event. The finish line of the Grand Prix Pino Cerami cycling race is in Frameries. This race brings many cyclists and fans to the area.

Famous People from Frameries

Many interesting people have connections to Frameries. Here are a few:

  • Eugène Boch: He was a talented painter. He was also a good friend of the famous artist Vincent van Gogh.
  • Auguste Toubeau: He was a trade unionist. This means he worked to protect the rights of workers.

Frameries' Twin Towns

Frameries has special friendships with other towns around the world. These are called "twin towns." They often share cultural events and visits.

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