Comedians born in Maubeuge

Maubeuge lies in the Nord department on the Sambre river, close to the Belgian border in the Hauts-de-France. Once heavily fortified by Vauban and later a centre of metalworking and car manufacturing, it was largely rebuilt after wartime destruction. This industrious border town maintains an active cultural life, and its venues increasingly welcome touring comedians as French live comedy spreads into the north.