Le Cateau-Cambrésis is a commune in northern France, in the Nord département. Population: 7,460.

History

The Peace of Cateau-Cambrésis, ending the Italian Wars, was agreed there on April 2-3, 1559.

Miscellaneous

Le Cateau-Cambrésis was the birthplace of the painter Henri Matisse (1869-1954). The Musée Départemental Henri Matisse installed in the Palais Fénelon boasts the second largest collection of Matisse works in France.

External link

• http://www.nordmag.com/nord_pas_de_calais/cateau_cambresis/le_cateau.htm (in French)