Created on 12/05/16. Updated on 10/03/20. Version française |
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The
twinning between Sézanne/Mondement in France and Holbeach in
England was created in 1958. It was later spread out to
Spalding near Holbeach. The association organises every year a meeting, one year in France and the next in England. Beside these yearly meetings, many private travels take place between members. |
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... Presentation of the French association Presentation of the English association Sézanne and Mondement Holbeach and Spalding History Gallery Schedule Contacts Links Members (restricted access) |
Sézanne's church. Photo Danhest Concept |
Sézanne is
located in the department of Marne, 100 km (62 mi) east from Paris.
Its population is around 6,000 inhabitants. The center, girded by
"mails" (walk boulevard built in place of old the high
walls) is a charming place with its church, its old houses covered
with old flat tiles. Mondement is a little village (40 inhabitants) located 10 km north from Sézanne. The place is well-known due to an important battle during WWI (first Marne's battle, September 1914). |
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Holbeach is
located in the south of the country shire of Lincolnshire, 200 km
(125 mi) north from London. It represent 10,500 inhabitants.The town is
well-known for its flowery (mainly tulips and daffodils) production. Spalding is located 13 km (8 mi) east from Holbeach. The place is famous for its yearly "Spalding Flower Parade". |
The Spalding Flower Parade Photo Jim Linwood, Fickr.com |
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