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	GRAVELINES - LoveToKnow Article on GRAVELINES (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Gravelines is situated on the Aa, 13/4 m.
		It is surrounded by a double circuit of ramparts and by a tidal moat.
		The greater part of the population of the commune of Gravelines dwells in the maritime quarter of Petit-FortPhilippe at the mouth of the Aa, and in the village of Les Huttes (to the east of the town), which is inhabited by the fisher-folk.
	31.1911encyclopedia.org /G/GR/GRAVELINES.htm (281 words)

	Gravelines - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Gravelines (Dutch: Grevelingen) is a small historic town and commune on the northern coast of France on the river Aa 15 miles (25 km) south west of Dunkirk, in the Nord département.
		In the early 12th century, Saint-Omer was an important port in western Flanders.
		However receding sea gradually cut it off from the English Channel, resulting in the construction of a canal to the new coast at what is now Gravelines.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gravelines (278 words)

	Gravelines
		The small coastal town of Gravelines lies near the mouth of the river Aa, where the river pierces the seaside sand-dunes.
		For several centuries, Gravelines' fortifications protected the western border of the Spanish Netherlands with France.
		Gravelines is a quiet historic town in the countryside just outside the sprawling conurbation of Dunkerque.
	www.theotherside.co.uk /tm-heritage/towns/gravelines.htm (515 words)

	Search Results for "Gravelines"
		In 1520 he signed the Treaty of Gravelines with King Henry VIII of England, and in 1521 he invaded N Italy,...
		...Victories of the Spaniards under the duke of Alva, at St. Quentin (Aug. 10, 1557) and at Gravelines (July 13, 1558), led to the Treaty of Cateau-Cambresis (April...
		It was the battle of Gravelines, and I found in the picture the letter C. and then looked for it...
	www.bartleby.com /cgi-bin/texis/webinator/sitesearch?FILTER=&query=Gravelines (292 words)

	ULEB CUP (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Even though Gravelines achieved its greatest domestic success ever by reaching the French League finals later last season, the club decided to completely restock its roster for 2004-05.
		Wesson is an exceptional rebounder and the solid reference near the paint that Gravelines needed.
		All told, Gravelines has one of the deepest and most experienced rosters in the ULEB Cup, especially in the frontcourt.
	www.euroleague.net /ulebcup/noticia.jsp?temporada=E03&jornada=28&id=196 (450 words)

	PolishBasket.com - Kordian Korytek (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Gravelines Dunkerque with Kordian Korytek lost their chances to play in the playoff phase as they lost to Nancy 81:58.
		Gravelines won the first game 79:65 but the edge was not enough.
		Kordian Korytek's Gravelines Dunkerque have made a big step toward playing in the playoffs by beating Nancy 79:65.
	www.polskikosz.pl /english/index.php?zawodnik=55&newsy=1 (599 words)

	Lifeboat Museum, Gravelines
		Its models and displays tells the story of sea rescues, and the dangers of deep sea cod-fishing expeditions to the stormy cold waters off Iceland.
		Gravelines and Grand-Fort-Philippe are still lively ports with boats arriving and leaving each day for fishing in local waters.
		Boats leave from Gravelines and Dunkerque which will take you for a sea trip to see the ports and the coastline - or to have a go at fishing yourself.
	www.theotherside.co.uk /tm-heritage/visit/visit-gravelines-sauvetage.htm (176 words)

	Battle of Gravelines (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The first was fought on July 13 during the 1547-59 war between France and Spain.
		The second was a naval battle on 29 1588 which saw the defeat of Spanish Armada by the English.
		This is a big change after all the adaptations, with or without music, that this strange play suffered over two centuries, the most famous of which...
	www.freeglossary.com /Battle_of_Gravelines (463 words)

	FIBA.COM (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Gravelines hammered the French league leaders 91-77 to advance to the last four where they will meet Paris BR, victors in double overtime against Clermont in Thursday's other game staged.
		Gravelines shot 55.2% (16 of 29) inside the arc, and 45% (nine of 20) behind it.
		The result is all the more surprising as Gravelines were throttled by Le Mans 81-47 in the French top flight in October.
	www.fiba.com /pages/en/news/latest_news_article.asp?r_act_news=5855&r_cat=8 (347 words)

	Gravelines -- Encyclopædia Britannica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		It is situated midway between Dunkirk and Calais, near the mouth of the Aa River.
		The canalization of the Aa by the Count of Flanders in about the mid-12th century led to the foundation of Gravelines (grave-linghe, meaning “count's canal”;).
		In the last phase of the war, fought mostly outside of Italy, France was beaten at the battles of Saint-Quentin (1557) and Gravelines (1558).
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9037781 (457 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		This site is studied as the out-of-impact reference area for the nuclear power station of Gravelines.
		The Gravelines series is available both as an Excel file and in the North Sea Benthos Project database.
		The Marine Station, the "Unite Mixte de Recherche ELICO" from CNRS and the Lille 1 University are all based in Wimereux and undertake biodiversity-related research in the area.
	www.pml.ac.uk /biomare/sites/Gravelines.htm (212 words)

	Seeing the potential
		When Todd and Jan Graveline first saw their Washington Highlands home on Martha Washington Dr. five years ago, they knew they had discovered a diamond in the rough.
		The cherry wood cabinets are all topped with glass to showcase some of the Gravelines’ many collections including a cookie jar collection.
		The Gravelines’ favorite color of green continues in the kitchen.
	www.gmtoday.com /content/CLS/2004/February/25.asp (914 words)

	Fire breaks out at France's most powerful nuclear plant (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The fire broke out in a nuclear fuel storage depot close to one of the six nuclear reactors at the plant, at Gravelines in northeastern France, the authorities in nearby Dunkerque told AFP.
		In March, EdF said Gravelines had sent a cargo of spent radioactive fuel for reprocessing on the other side of northern France in a container under double the regulatory level of pressure.
		In January a ventilation flap at Gravelines was discovered to be malfunctioning.
	www.spacewar.com /2003/030905084904.69zj61er.html (296 words)

	NG London/Past Exhibitions/1999/Travelling Companions: Monet and Seurat
		This was the third exhibition in the 'Travelling Companions' series, pairing two 19th-century French landscapes: Monet's 'Museum at Le Havre' and Seurat's 'Channel of Gravelines, Grand Fort-Philippe', recently acquired by the Gallery with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
		In contrast, the mood of Seurat's painting 'The Channel of Gravelines' is one of stillness.
		The luminosity of the pale, morning sunlight is brilliantly evoked through the precision and subtlety of the pointillist technique for which Seurat is famous.
	www.nationalgallery.org.uk /exhibitions/past/seurat.htm (298 words)

	9408210173.html
		GRAVELINES: Senechal 4-6 1-3 9, Emeline 2-5 0-0 4, Broalleir 1-3 4-4 6, Mills 8-16 2-2 18, Messinya 0-1 1-2 1, Dosanjos 0-3 0-2 0, N'doye 5-12 2-2 12, Smith 3-4 0-2 6, Dubuisson 8-17 6-7 24.
		Gravelines 2-11 (Senegal 0-1, Broalleir 0-2, Dosanjos 0-1, Dubuisson 2-7.
		Rebounds: ODU 42 (Hodge 14), Gravelines 43 (Mills 13).
	scholar.lib.vt.edu /VA-news/VA-Pilot/issues/1994/vp940821/SPORT.htm (744 words)

	French Seaside Resorts - Gravelines - La Rives de l’Aa - French Seaside Resorts
		Gravelines - La Rives de l’Aa Gravelines is a great place to visit in low season.
		You'll find it on the coast squeezed in between Calais to the south and Belgium to the north, it's a short drive from the channel ports.
		Gravelines is the town that gives its name to the district, other adjacent areas include: Bourbourg, Craywick, Grand-Fort-Philippe, Loon-Plage, Oye-Plage and Saint-Georges-sur-l’Aa; together collectively known as Rives de l’Aa.
	www.yourcounty.co.uk /france/gravelines.html (293 words)

	FIBA Europe (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		DKV Joventut defeated Gravelines 72-59 to complete their Group H campaign with five victories and one defeat.
		BCM Gravelines Dunkerque finally snatched a victory in the EuroCup on Wednesday and in the process, left beaten opponents Galil Elyon praying for DKV Joventut to beat Dynamo Moscow Region in their game.
		Gravelines, who slipped to their fourth defeat in as many European games in midweek when they lost at Dynamo Moscow Region - a setback which eliminated them from contention for the next phase of that competition - are fourth in France.
	www.fibaeurope.com /cid_f43ulKJBGLcVnbH-aqLVu2.teamID_1462.compID_BYg5Rb55Jw-G5I3MZ6JB01.season_2006.roundID_4588.html (347 words)

	Nuke Accident Test Fax Draws Red Faces
		Asked to explain the statement headed ``practice'' in small letters, a ministry spokeswoman said there had been no accident at the Gravelines power plant in northern France near the Belgian border.
		No fault has really occurred at Gravelines today,'' the ministry said in a second statement sent hours later.
		Republication or redistribution of Reuters content is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Reuters.
	www.nci.org /0new/frg-ap52301.htm (262 words)

	Spanish Armada at Gravelines (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		As the Armada sailed up the English Channel, three minor skirmishes occurred, with little damage incurred, but large amounts of ammunition consumed.
		On August 8th, about 7 miles from Gravelines, the English fleet again bore down on the then scattered Spanish ships.
		Medina, at that particular moment, had only four galleons and several galleasses, the rest of his fleet attempting to join him.
	ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/don_defran/spanisha.htm (382 words)

	Bw Hotel Du Beffroi - Gravelines Hotels - France (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The staff at the Best Western Hotel Du Beffroi invites you to discover Gravelines and the surrounding areas.
		Gravelines is a town fortified by Vauban, nestled midway between England and Belgium in a privileged geographical area.
		If you are tempted to visit France and Gravelines because of these chances for discovery or if you just need a peaceful, relaxing getaway, visit the Best Western Hotel Du Beffroi.
	www.expedia.com /pub/agent.dll/qscr=dspv/itty=new/from=m/htid=599266/nojs=1/rfrr=-20906/eapi=23708 (177 words)

	Welcome to the Nord Tourist Board
		A fortified and moated town extensively modified by Louis XIVâs military architect Vauban, Gravelines is a perfect place for strolls and picnics.
		Gravelines has a long standing maritime tradition which is recounted in the townâs small
		This unforgettable resort on the Opal Coast is just 25 km from Calais.
	www.cdt-nord.fr /uk/villes/details.aspx?insee=59273 (115 words)

	24sec.net - Basketball News - Adomaitis 2 more years in Gravelines (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Lithuanian forward extended his contract with French Cup winners Gravelines Dunkerque in which he also played last two seasons.
		Adomaitis, the Captain of Gravelines team, was one of the most importnat players in his team, mostly considering his expieriance.
		Adomaitis has won EuroCup and the Euroleague together with Zalgiris Kaunas, he was also a part of Lithuanian National Team with took bronze medals in Sydney Olympic games.
	www.24sec.net /article.asp?index=1813 (211 words)

	The Channel of Gravelines, Grand Fort-Philippe (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Seurat regularly spent his summers on the Channel coast and, in his last years, produced more than twenty major canvases of its harbours and seascapes.
		He spent the summer of 1890 in the port of Gravelines, near Calais.
		This is one of four landscapes dating from this visit.
	www.nationalgallery.org.uk /cgi-bin/WebObjects.dll/CollectionPublisher.woa/wa/work?workNumber=NG6554 (57 words)

	gravelines - OneLook Dictionary Search (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		We found 2 dictionaries with English definitions that include the word gravelines:
		Tip: Click on the first link on a line below to go directly to a page where "gravelines" is defined.
		GRAVELINES : 1911 edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica [home, info]
	www.onelook.com /?w=gravelines (78 words)

	Gravelines France House For Sale (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Three bedroom house for sale in the lovely town of Gravelines inbetween Dunkirk and Calais, and just five minutes from the ferry terminal.
		Gravelines is a fortified town with everything you need in the way of facilities and is especially well known for its large leisure centre and its national Basket Ball team!
		This is an ideal place to have as a secondary house to come over and relax in the North of France.
	www.propertydefrance.com /france028e.htm (146 words)

	Royal Navy: The Spanish Armada 1588
		However, Parma’s army would take a week to embark even if its landing craft could be protected from England’s Dutch allies in the shallow waters off the Netherlands.
		At the Battle of Gravelines on 30 July 1588 the English used fireships before closing in on the confused Armada to effective range, about 45 metres.
		One Spanish ship was sunk, two driven ashore and others significantly damaged before the English ran out of ammunition.
	www.royal-navy.mod.uk /static/pages/3536.html (396 words)

	Agence France Presse French: ProA de basket-ball: Gravelines rêve de retrouver le podium@ HighBeam Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		ProA de basket-ball: Gravelines rêve de retrouver le podium
		Surpris par Reims mercredi, Gravelines (4e) rêve de retrouver le podium du Championnat de France de basket-ball ProA, une performance qui passe par un exploit face à Pau-Orthez, champion de France en titre, lors de la 28e journée, disputée samedi et dimanche.
		Surpris par Reims mercredi, Gravelines (4e) rêve de retrouver le podium du Championnat de France de basket-ball ProA, une performance qui passe par un exploit face à Pau-Orthez, champion...
	www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1P1:93511817&refid=holomed_1 (217 words)

	"Bottles", with booze-cruise.net
		The larger of the two "Bottles" shops is situated on Route de Gravelines just a short distance away from its sister "Bottles" shop and "Trimex", both of which are on Rue de Garennes.
		Take exit 2 from the A26 and head east along Rue des Garennes, towards the town centre.
		Opposite the factory, turn left into Routes de Gravelines.
	www.booze-cruise.net /bottles.htm (159 words)

	Eurobasket - French Basketball
		Gravelines: took 3rd place (5-5) in Group A
		Gravelines - took 6th last place (2-8) in Group C
		Cyril Julian of Pau Orthez was named the game MVP after setting a double-double, scoring 20 points and pulling down 13 rebounds.
	www.eurobasket.com /FRA/d1.asp (1527 words)

	Phare of Gravelines Nicholas De Stael posters, prints, canvas transfers
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	www.respree.com /product/pages/sku/LNIMARM464 (261 words)

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