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soissons
city, Aisne departement, Picardie region, northern France. The city is situated along the Aisne River in a rich agricultural valley surrounded by wooded hills. Although the city was severely damaged during World War I, and to a lesser extent in World War II, most of the old buildings for which it is famous have been restored.
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