Crépy-en-Valois
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Commune of Crépy-en-Valois |
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| Country | France |
| Region | Picardie |
| Department | Oise |
| Arrondissement | Senlis |
| Intercommunality | Pays de Valois |
| Mayor | Pierre Pradaude |
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| Land area¹ | 16.28 km² |
| Population² (1999 census) |
14,436 |
| - Density | 887/km² (1999) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
| 2 Population sans doubles comptes: residents of multiple communes (e.g. students and military personnel) only counted once. | |
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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).
Crépy-en-Valois is one of the satellite towns of Paris.
[edit] History
Crépy-en-Valois was founded in the tenth century by the count of Valois and served as the capital of the Valois county and duchy. During the Middle Ages, the city raised with the Champagne's market. Then, the Valois and the town of Crépy-en-Valois were annexed by the monarchy and administration was given to a member of the royal family. During the war against English in fourteenth century, the town was destroyed.
In 1828, Crépy-en-Valois annexed the commune of Bouillant. In 1861, a railway station was built and the city knew an economic growth. During World War I, Crépy-en-Valois was near the battlefield. The population of the town increased after World War II because Crépy is located near Paris (40 miles).
[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.
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