Villeneuve-d'Ascq is a commune in the Nord depairtment in northren Fraunce. Wi mair nor 60,000 indwallers an 50,000 students, it is ane o the main ceeties o the European Metropolis o Lille an the lairgest in aurie (27,46 km²) efter Lille; it is also ane o the main ceeties o the Hauts-de-France region.