of Cambrai finally had to give up their charters and accept the bishop's authority. However, the Loi Godefroid promulgated by the bishop, in fact or in law, left the people a number of freedoms won in the management of communal affairs.

Cambrai is also known for its Irish homily.

Economic activity

In the Middle Ages, the city grew richer and larger thanks to its weaving industry which produced woollen cloth, linen and cambric.

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