Crépy-en-Valois
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| Commune of Crépy-en-Valois | |
| Administration | |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Picardie |
| Department | Oise |
| Arrondissement | Senlis |
| Intercommunality | Communauté de communes du Pays de Valois |
| Mayor | Pierre Pradaude |
| Statistics | |
| Land area¹ | 16.28 km² |
| Population² (1999 census) |
14,436 |
| - Density (1999) | 887/km² |
| ¹ French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 mi² or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
| ² Population sans doubles comptes: single count of residents of multiple communes (e.g. students and military personnel). | |
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Crépy-en-Valois is a commune in the metropolitan area of Paris, France. It is located 57.8 km. (35.9 miles) northeast from the center of Paris (as the crow flies).
With 14,436 inhabitants at the 1999 census, Crépy-en-Valois is one of the satellite towns of Paris.
[edit] History
Crépy-en-Valois was founded in 10th century by the count of Valois. During the Middle Age, This city raised with the Champagne's market. Then, the Valois and the town of Crépy-en-Valois were annexed by the monarchy and gaved at a member of royal family. During the war against english in 14 th century, the town was destroyed. In 19th century, a ralway station was built ( 1861) and the city knew a economic growth. During the first world war, Crepy-en-Valois was near the battlefield. the population of the town increased after the second world war because crépy is near Paris (40 miles).
In 1828, Crépy-en-Valois annexed the commune of Bouillant.
[edit] Transport
Crépy-en-Valois is served by Crépy-en-Valois station on the Transilien Paris – Nord suburban rail line and on regional rail lines.
