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Pontoise
France, officially the French Republic, is a country whose metropolitan territory is located in Western Europe and comprises various overseas islands and territories which are located in other regions. Metropolitan France extends from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea and from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean. At 674,843 square kilometers, France is the world's 40th-largest country after Myanmar. France is a member of The European Union and Paris is the capital of this nation. The sole official language of France is French. Since prehistoric times, France has been a crossroads of trade, migrations, and invasions.
Pontoise is a community in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 28.4 kilometers from the center of Paris, in the new town of Cergy-Pontoise. In 1999, the population of the city was 27,494 and an area of 7.15 square kilometers. Pontoise is the historical capital of the Vexin francais. Its foundation dates from the Roman times. At that time, the rock piton overhanging the river Oise supported the defense of the ford which was on the Roman road, the Chaussee Jules Cesar, between Lutetia, Paris and Rotomagus. The road still exists and is now part of the N14 from Paris to Rouen.
Pontoise is the official prefecture of the Val-d'Oise departement, although in reality the prefecture building and administration, as well as the department council, are located inside the neighboring community of Cergy, which is regarded as the de facto capital of Val-d'Oise. Pontoise is one of the capitals of the impressionist movement. Pontoise is one of the capitals of the impressionist movement. Many painters took as a starting point the city and its area for the creation of landscapes.
Pontoise is served by Pontoise station, a terminus on Paris RER, Reseau Express Regional line C and an intermediate terminus for suburban trains originating from Gare Saint-Lazare as well as a station for suburban trains from Gare du Nord. Some trains originating at Gare Saint-Lazare continue onto Gisors. Bus services operate in and around Pontoise with transport interchange located Place Charles de Gaulle and Parking Canrobert. Pontoise is an attractive city with natural beauty and historical places, while traveling in France.
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