Aincourt

Aincourt is a commune with 967 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Val- d'Oise in the Île- de -France region. Residents Aincourtois or Aincourtoises call themselves.

Geography

The community Aincourt located 47 kilometers north- west of Paris. It is located in the Regional Natural Park Vexin français.

Neighboring communities of Aincourt are Genainville and Maudétour -en- Vexin in the north, Arthies in the northeast, Drocourt in the south, Saint- Cyr -en- Arthies in the southwest and Villers -en- Arthies in the northwest.

History

Aincourt was already inhabited in Roman times. In the 11th century it was owned by a local aristocratic family. 1066 came the reign of the Abbey of Notre -Dame de Coulomb. From the late 15th century to the end of the Ancien Régime, the village belonged to various noble families.

Attractions

  • Saint-Martin Church, 12th to 16th century ( Monument historique )
  • Maison forte de la ferme du Colombier ( Monument historique )
  • Sanatorium de la Bucaille, built in 1931-1936 by the architect Edouard Crevel and Paul -Jean Decaux ( Monument historique )
  • Parc de la Bucaille
  • Castle of Aincourt, built in the early 19th century

Demographics

Economy

The main employer in the town is the sanatorium de la Bucaille (Centre hospitalier du Vexin ), located on a hill above the town.

Arrondissement Arrondissement of Pontoise Cantons of France Postal codes in France Saint-Cyr-en-Arthies Villers-en-Arthies Amenucourt Banthelu Buhy Haute-Isle Hodent La Chapelle-en-Vexin La Roche-Guyon Magny-en-Vexin Montreuil-sur-Epte Omerville Saint-Clair-sur-Epte Vienne-en-Arthies
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