to the Belgian border, Maubeuge station has two lines to Belgium: one leading North towards Mons, the other Eastbound to Charleroi. Neither have seen passenger service for several years; however, from December 2018 a limited service to Namur via Charleroi was announced. Trains to the South-West are frequent. There is an aerodrome in nearby Elesmes but it is purely recreational, with no facilities for commercial air transport of either passengers or cargo. Tour de France Maurice Garin, the winner of the inaugural 1903 Tour de France, began his cycling career in 1892 with the local Maubeuge cycling club, when he finished fifth in the Maubeuge-Hirson-Maubeuge race. In 2003, on the 100th anniversary of his win, he was commemorated with a street named after him. Personalities Leandre Griffit, footballer Jan Gossaert, painter Benjamin Pavard, footballer Benjamin Saint-Huile, politician See also Siege of Maubeuge (24 August - 7 September 1914) Fortified Sector of Maubeuge Communes of the Nord department Un clair de lune à Maubeuge Sources http://www.lonesentry.com/gi_stories_booklets/1stinfantry/ Footnotes External links Official website (in French) Webpage about the fortifications Communes of Nord (French department) Vauban fortifications in France