Argenteuil, city in northern France, in Val d'Oise Department, on the Seine River, near Paris. It is a major industrial center; manufactures include aerospace and electrical equipment, rubber goods, and pharmaceuticals. The Seamless Tunic, said to have been worn by Christ, is in the Basilica of Saint Denis here. Argenteuil grew around a convent founded in the 7th century. Héloïse became prioress of the convent (early 12th century) during her tragic romance with the philosopher Peter Abelard. Population (1999) 93,961.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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