Maisons-Alfort
Commune in Île-de-France, France
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Maisons-Alfort (French pronunciation: [mɛzɔ̃ alfɔʁ] ) is a commune in the southeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 8.4 km (5.2 mi) from the centre of Paris.
Maisons-Alfort is famous as the location of the National Veterinary School of Alfort. The Fort de Charenton, constructed between 1841 and 1845, has since 1959 housed the Commandement des Écoles de la Gendarmerie Nationale.
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Créteil
Prefecture and commune in Île-de-France, France
1.6 mi away
Charenton (asylum)
Lunatic asylum in France
0.9 mi away
Fort de Charenton
Notable place
0.4 mi away
Hippodrome de Vincennes
Horse racing track in Paris, France
1.4 mi away
Marne (river)
Eastern tributary of the river Seine
1.4 mi away
Stade de Charentonneau
Sports venue in Maisons-Alfort
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