Douchy-les-Mines () is a commune in the Nord department in northern France. Geography Douchy-les-Mines located near the A2 motorway between Valenciennes and Cambrai. It lies adjacent to the south of Denain and is a part of the urban area of Valenciennes. Demography and culture In 2015, Douchy-les-Mines had 10,783 inhabitants, an increase of 3.43% compared to 2010. The city has two cinemas (Cinéma Jean Renoir and Le Cinéma de l'Imaginaire) and it hosts the Regional Centre of Photography. Landmarks Maingoval Park (Parc Maingoval) Le Château de la Barbière Notable people Charles Alexandre Crauk, painter (1819-1905) Jean-Baptiste Dupilet, French politician (1880-1952) Robert Mintkewicz, bicycle racer (born 1947) Heraldry International relations Douchy-les-Mines is twinned with: Méguet, Burkina Faso Mielec, Poland Vila Nova de Poiares, Portugal See also Communes of the Nord department References Douchylesmines