Wasquehal (traditional pronunciation ; currently common pronunciation ) is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.

The town originally had a Flemish name; it was written as Waskenhal in the 11th century.

Geography

Wasquehal has an area of and a population density of 2,702.8/km2.

Héraldique

Population

Sport

Wasquehal hosted the finish of stage 4 of the 1989 Tour de France, won by Jelle Nijdam, and the finish of stage 5 the 1992 Tour de France, won by Guido Bontempi. The third stage of the 2004 Tour de France also finished in Wasquehal. Jean-Patrick Nazon won the mass sprint ahead of Erik Zabel and Robbie McEwen. Wasquehal also hosted the start of stage 7 of the 1988 Tour de France, and the start of stage 3 of the 1996 Tour de France.

The city's football team is the Wasquehal FC. It went bankrupt and disappeared in June 2026.

The city acquired its municipal ice rink (patinoire Serge-Charles) from Albertville's Olympic Committee and inaugurated it in 1995.

Economy

International robotics manufacturer Exotec inaugurated its new headquarters in Wasquehal in March 2026.

Monuments

Wasquehal's church Saint-Clément was built in 1912. It was closed for renovation from 2016 to 2023.

Twin towns – sister cities

Wasquehal is twinned with:

• Beyne-Heusay, Belgium

See also

• Communes of the Nord department

References

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