Fumay
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fumay is a town and commune in the Ardennes département of France, very close to the Belgian border.
[edit] Geography
It is situated in the Meuse valley, the main part of the town being surrounded by a large meander of the river.
[edit] Economy
Fumay is sometimes known as "The City of Slate" (La Cité de l'Ardoise) due to the slate mining which brought prosperity to the town in the 19th century. The last slate mine was closed in 1971.
[edit] External link
 |
This Champagne-Ardenne geographical article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
