Vervins facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 Vervins
Location in France
Vervins
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Hauts-de-France | |
| Department | Aisne | |
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10.35 km2 (4.00 sq mi) | |
| Population
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2,561 | |
| • Density | 247.44/km2 (640.9/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
02789 /02140
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| Elevation | 120–208 m (394–682 ft) (avg. 147 m or 482 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
Vervins is a small town, also called a commune, located in the northern part of France. It is part of the Picardy region and the Aisne department.
Discovering Vervins
Vervins is a historic place with a population of about 2,500 people. It sits at an elevation of around 147 meters (482 feet) above sea level. The town covers an area of 10.35 square kilometers (4 square miles).
A Famous Peace Treaty
Vervins is best known for an important event in history. On May 2, 1598, a peace treaty was signed here. This treaty helped end a long war between two powerful countries.
The treaty was signed by Henry IV of France, who was the King of France, and Phillip II of Spain, who was the King of Spain. This agreement is known as the Peace of Vervins. It brought peace to Europe after many years of conflict.
