Wasquehal
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Wasquehal (traditional pronunciation Script error: No such module "IPA".; currently common pronunciation Script error: No such module "IPA".) is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.[2]
The town originally had a Flemish name; it was written as Waskenhal in the 11th century.
Geography
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Héraldique
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Population
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Sport
Wasquehal hosted the finish of stage 4 of the 1989 Tour de France, won by Jelle Nijdam, and the finish of stage 5 the 1992 Tour de France, won by Guido Bontempi. The third stage of the 2004 Tour de France also finished in Wasquehal. Jean-Patrick Nazon won the mass sprint ahead of Erik Zabel and Robbie McEwen. Wasquehal also hosted the start of stage 7 of the 1988 Tour de France, and the start of stage 3 of the 1996 Tour de France.
Twin towns – sister cities
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See also
References
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External links
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