Orchies

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Orchies

Orchies is a commune

Communes of France

The commune is the lowest level of administrative divisions in the France. The French word commune appeared in the 12th century, from Medieval Latin Medieval commune, meaning a small gathering of people sharing a common life, from Latin communis, things held in common....
in the Nord department in northern France

France

France , officially the French Republic , is a country whose Metropolitan France is located in Western Europe and that also comprises various Overseas departments and territories of France....
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Orchies is the biggest town of the Pévèle. It is especially known for its Musée de la chicorée, the museum of chicory

Chicory

Common chicory is a bushy perennial plant herb with blue, lavender, or occasionally white flowers. It grows as a wild plant on roadsides in its native Europe, and in North America, where it has become naturalized....
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Orchies is twinned

Town twinning

Town twinning, also known as sister cities, is a concept whereby towns or city in geographically and politically distinct areas are paired, with the goal of fostering human contact and cultural links between their inhabitants....
with Kelso, Scotland

Kelso, Scotland

Kelso is a market town in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland, located where the rivers River Tweed and River Teviot have their confluence. The town has a population of just over 6,000; it is regarded as one of the most charming and quaint towns in the area with its cobbled streets, elegant Georgian buildings and French style cobbled marke...
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