Forest of Compiègne
The Forest of Compiègne (French: Forêt de Compiègne, French pronunciation: [fɔʁɛ də kɔ̃pjɛɲ]) is a large forest in the region of Picardy, France, near the city of Compiègne and approximately 80 kilometres (50 mi) north of Paris.
| Forest of Compiègne French: Forêt de Compiègne | |
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Paul Huet - Landscape in the Forest at Compiègne | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Compiègne, Oise, France |
| Coordinates | 49°22′48″N 2°53′00″E |
| Elevation | 30 to 148 metres (98 to 486 ft) |
| Area | 14,414 hectares (35,620 acres) |
| Administration | |
| Status | Protected under Natura 2000 and Site of Community Importance |
| Events | Armistice with Germany (WWI) Armistice with France (WWII) |
| Governing body | National Forests Office (France) |
| Ecology | |
| Dominant tree species | Oak, Beech |
The forest is notable as the site of the Armistice of 11 November 1918 between the Allies and Germany which marked the end of fighting in World War I, as well as the Armistice of 22 June 1940 after the Battle of France in World War II.
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