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   Pontoise is the historical capital of the Vexin français. Its foundation dates from Roman times (Pontisara). At that time, the rock peak overhanging the river Oise supported the defense of the fort which was on the Roman road, the Chaussée Jules César, between Lutetia (Paris) and Rotomagus (Rouen). The road still exists and is now part of ...

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   Pontoise is the capital of the natural region and the former province of French Vexin. The city developed from the High Middle Ages, on the Saint-Martin plateau, to the south, and its commercial vitality was already notable in the 9th century because one could cross the Oise there.

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   Pontoise, town, capital of Val-d’Oise département, Île-de-France région, north-central France. It is situated on the right bank of the Oise River, just northwest of Paris. In 1966 it became an episcopal see, and its cathedral, formerly Saint-Maclou Church, dates from the 12th century.

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   Where is Pontoise located?

   • 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km 2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. Pontoise ( French pronunciation: [pɔ̃twaz]) is a commune north of Paris, France. It is located 28.4 km (17.6 mi) from the centre of Paris, in the "new town" of Cergy-Pontoise .

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   What is Pontoise famous for?

   • Pontoise is the historical capital of the Vexin français. Its foundation dates from Roman times ( Pontisara ). At that time, the rock peak overhanging the river Oise supported the defense of the fort which was on the Roman road, the Chaussée Jules César, between Lutetia ( Paris) and Rotomagus ( Rouen ).

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   Is Pontoise the capital of Val d'Oise?

   • Pontoise is the official préfecture (capital) of the Val-d'Oise département, although in reality the préfecture building and administration, as well as the department council ( conseil général ), are located in the neighboring commune of Cergy, which is regarded as the de facto capital of Val-d'Oise.

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   When did Pontoise become the capital of France?

   • Pontoise was acquired by Philip I in 1064 and became the capital of the French Vexin region. It played a conspicuous part in the Hundred Years’ War (1337–1453) and was twice in English hands in the first half of the 15th century. The Parliament of Paris met there several times in the 16th and 17th centuries.

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   Why should you visit Pontoise?

   • Once a source of inspiration for the painter Camille Pissarro, the Town of Art and History of Pontoise on the banks of the Oise has a lot of interesting heritage for architecture and culture fans.

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   What to do in Pontoise?

   • Tour is every Sunday at 2:30pm. Very interesting, spaces are really huge. Very well introduction to history of Pontoise. 5. Musée Camille Pissarro On the second floor you will find the collection of Pissarro's etchings. Again, a total surprise as the works show a... 6. Eglise Saint Christophe de Cergy 7. Chapelle Saint-Mathias de Pontoise 8.

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