The French commune of Villeneuve-d'Ascq is part of the Lille European Metropolis and is located in the Hauts-de-France region. Covering 2,746 hectares with a population of 63,000, Villeneuve-d'Ascq is the second most developed commune in the Lille European Metropolis.
This city has a very young population and is also the leading university center in the region.
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The city of Villeneuve-d'Ascq was formed from the merger of the municipalities of Ascq, Annappes, and Flers-lez-Lille on February 25, 1970. It was the starting point for the world's first driverless automated metro, invented locally at the University of Science and Technology of Lille. It also experienced the tragic historical event of the Ascq massacre. Villeneuve-d'Ascq is one of the most important economic hubs, thanks to its industrial parks, the Haute-Borne science park, and its two shopping centers. It is also home to the headquarters of numerous companies and the regional headquarters of several groups.
Besides its academic and economic activities, the city of Villeneuve-d'Ascq is also popular thanks to its sporting events. Two stadiums have been built there, enabling it to host major sporting events such as the European Football Championship, the Davis Cup, the European Basketball Championship, the World Men's Handball Championship, the World Volleyball Championship, and many others. In the ranking of land for employment, the city holds first place and maintains this position in the competition for the most sporting city in France. In 2017, it was ranked by Le Figaro as the most dynamic city in France.
As confirmed by the various facilities, the city of Villeneuve-d'Ascq, since its founding in 1970, has always emphasized the cultural sector and this dynamism has never wavered.
For the smooth running of parent and association-run crèches, the city of Villeneuve-d'Ascq provides financial assistance and also manages the various reception centers for young children.
After-school and holiday activity centers are located throughout the city, providing care for children before and after school and offering a wide range of cultural and recreational activities. During school breaks and holidays, these centers are supplemented by day camps that are open continuously throughout the day.
The city services offer various youth activities and are at the same time keen to encourage initiatives and civic engagement among young people.
The city of Villeneuve-d'Ascq has a general and technological high school, a vocational high school, five middle schools, and numerous primary and elementary schools. Given the population decline, some schools may close. As for private schools in the city, there are primary schools, elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school; all of these are Catholic. Regarding universities, Villeneuve-d'Ascq is the leading university center in the Eurometropolis and is home to several university and scientific institutions with 50,000 students and 2,500 researchers.
In Villeneuve-d'Ascq there are two stadiums of primary importance, several football, golf and rugby pitches, multiple municipal and university sports halls, a sports complex, shooting ranges, an archery garden, tennis courts and finally two swimming pools with a water slide, an outdoor lawn, saunas and a weight room.
Villeneuve-d'Ascq has managed to establish itself within an urban area that already has several healthcare facilities. It has a private clinic, maternity wards, retirement homes and residences for the elderly, rehabilitation centers for paralyzed individuals, and a departmental center to welcome, inform and support disabled people and their families.
In the Villeneuve-d'Ascq area, there are several museums and exhibition venues that relate to different eras and themes.
Through the walking tours and the various cycling routes offered by the tourist center and the city, you will discover the city of Villeneuve-d'Ascq and its variety of neighborhoods.
In partnership with public and private institutions, the tourist office promotes the city's tourist attractions. To enable everyone to discover the city's many tourist, historical, and cultural treasures, it facilitates the organization of various events.
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