Vervins
Sign in to saveVervins (; ) is a commune in the Aisne department in Hauts-de-France in northern France. It is a subprefecture of the department. It lies between the small streams Vilpion and Chertemps, which drain towards the Serre. It is surrounded by the communes of Fontaine-lès-Vervins, La Bouteille, Landouzy-la-Cour, Thenailles, Hary, Gercy, and Voulpaix.
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Vervins is a commune (municipality) in the Aisne department of northern France that serves as a subprefecture, meaning it holds administrative importance for the region. The town is situated in a rural area between two small streams and is surrounded by several neighboring communes.
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- Locality
- Vervins
- Region
- Hauts-de-France
- Country
- France
- Population
- 2,846
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Vervins (; ) is a commune in the Aisne department in Hauts-de-France in northern France. It is a subprefecture of the department. It lies between the small streams Vilpion and Chertemps, which drain towards the Serre. It is surrounded by the communes of Fontaine-lès-Vervins, La Bouteille, Landouzy-la-Cour, Thenailles, Hary, Gercy, and Voulpaix.
Vervins was mentioned as Verbinum in the 3rd century Antonine Itinerary. A Roman theatre has been excavated in the 1870s. The Peace of Vervins was signed here in 1598, ending a war between France and Spain.