BERGUES

bergues, a town of northern france, in the department of nord, at the junction of the canal of the colme with canals to dunkirk and furnes (in belgium), 5 m. s.s.e. of dunkirk by rail. pop. (1906) 4499. the town has a belfry, the finest in french flanders, dating from the middle of the 16th century and restored in the 19th century. the church of st martin is a brick building of the 17th century in the gothic style with a modern facade. the town hall, dating from the latter half of the 19th century, contains a municipal library and an interesting collection of pictures. the industries of the town include brewing and malting, and the manufacture of brushes and oil.