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Pontoise is a commune in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 28.4km from the centre of Paris, in the "new town" of Cergy-Pontoise.AdministrationPontoise 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. At that time, the rock peak overhanging the river Oise supported the defense of the ford 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 the N14 from Paris to Rouen. It is also known to many people as the birthplace of the alchemist Nicholas Flamel.
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