Fruges (Picard:Fruches) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.

Geography

Situated some 12 miles (19 km) northeast of Montreuil-sur-Mer on the D928 road, set in a valley not far from the historic battlefield of Azincourt.

Features

Fruges is a typical small country town in the Pas-de-Calais with a weekly market, agricultural suppliers, a Carrefour and various smaller stores. An annual Fête des Géants livens up August with parades of marching bands and papier mache giants.

Population

Places of interest

Twin towns

Fruges is twinned with Olsberg, Germany, since 1965.

Transport

The Chemin de fer d'Anvin à Calais opened a railway station at Fruges in 1881. From 1891, the station was also served by the Chemins de fer d'Aire à Fruges et de Rimeux-Gournay à Berck. The railways were closed in 1955.

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