Airaines

Geography

Hamlets and neighbourhoods

• Dourier : Originally a hamlet to the northeast of the town, now a suburb.
• Dreuil-Hamel : Stretching out to the west, sprinkled with orchards and meadows, this commune was once separate. By decree of 26 September 1972 it was joined with Airaines in a simple merger.

  Population

History

• In earlier times, the town flourished, due mainly to the importance of the castle of the dukes of Luynes.
• During World War II, the town was subject to much destruction in June 1940. The Market hall was destroyed.
• The years 1985-2000 saw the closure of several important economical activities, resulting in high unemployment

  Places and monuments

• Saint-Denis church
• The Priory
• Dreuil-Hamel church, abandoned and in danger of collapsing
• The towers of the dukes of Luynes
• The memorial to Charles N'Tchoréré
• A monument aux morts with sculptural work by Albert Dominique Roze

  People

Twin towns

• Kriftel, Germany