Affringues (French pronunciation: [afʁɛ̃ɡ]) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France. The placename derives from medieval Flemish: Hafferdingen.
Geography
A village, located 9 miles (15 km) southwest of Saint-Omer, at the D205 and D202 crossroads.
History
First mentioned in the 12th century by the names Hafferdinges ( /- 1182) and Harfrenges (1186).
Population
Sights
- The church of St.Leger, dating from the sixteenth century, with a stone spire.
See also
Communes of the Pas-de-Calais department
References
