Merville, Nord

Merville (French pronunciation: [mɛʁvil] ⓘ; West Flemish: Mergem) is a commune in the Nord department and Hauts-de-France region of northern France.

The extensive buildings were briefly occupied by a community of religious sisters, and then became the Lille diocese's retreat and conference centre, a role in which it is still employed today.

Climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round.

It forms part of the Merville commune, and is connected to the town by a regular bus service.

It has a small parish church dedicated to Notre Dame des Affligés (Our Lady of the Afflicted).

6th Jat Regiment marching into its billet, July 1915
The parish church of St Peter in Merville, France.
Arms of Merville
Arms of Merville