Vervins

Few towns in Hauts-de-France have a history as closely tied to the 1598 peace between France and Spain as Vervins. The Treaty of Vervins, signed here on 2 May 1598 by representatives of Henry IV and Philip II, restored peace after the Franco-Spanish War. Vervins is the historic centre of Thiérache, a northeastern French region of hedged farmland, woods and fortified churches. The Chertemps watercourse passes through the town, placing it in the gently rolling agricultural country of the Aisne department. Its central role in Thiérache remains evident in the town’s public services and local commerce. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Vervins and Thiérache relate to their surroundings.

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