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Roissy-en-France
Roissy-en-France, or simply Roissy, is a commune of the Val-d'Oise département, near Paris, France. (In this name, "France" refers to the medieval acception of the name, that is, the feudal domain of the Kings of France around Paris; see Île-de-France.)
- Population: 2,517
- Area: 14.09 km²
- Altitude: 95 m
France's main airport, Charles de Gaulle International Airport, is located near Roissy and is therefore commonly referred to as Roissy Airport.
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