Nogent-sur-Oise
Nogent-sur-Oise (French pronunciation: [nɔʒɑ̃ syʁ waz], literally Nogent on Oise; Picard: Nogint-su-Oése) is a commune in the French department of Oise, administrative region of Hauts-de-France (Picardy as former region).[3] It lies adjacent to the north of the larger town Creil. Population
International relationshipsNogent-sur-Oise is twinned with:
In February 2020, Nogent-sur-Oise suspended its partnership with the Polish town of Kraśnik as a reaction to the passing of an anti-LGBT resolution by the Kraśnik local authorities.[6] In April 2021, the controversial resolution was repealed by the town council.[7] In popular cultureNogent-sur-Oise is the town where the character Jacob once lived with his family in the Newbery Honor-winning book The Inquisitor's Tale. Half the village was burned down by Christian boys on a dare. See alsoReferences
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