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| | Meaux (Municipality, Seine-et-Marne, France) |
 | | In the XIXth century, the economical development of Meaux was triggered by the digging of the Ourcq Canal (1803-1825), linking in 108 kms the rivers Seine and Ourcq, the introduction of sugarbeet cultivation in the area in 1806 as a response to the Continental System, and the inauguration of the railway line Paris-Meaux in 1849. |
 | | The Brie of Meaux is a softcheese which was elected 'Prince of the Cheese' during the Congress of Vienna (1814-1815), and should not be mistaken for the Brie de Melun, the Brie de Nemours and the Brie de Nangis, much less common. |
 | | On 28 February 2003, Ange Anziani, Mayor of Meaux, and Jean-Francois Copé, State Secretary in charge of the relations with the Parliament and spokesperson of the government, former Mayor of Meaux, officially gave the municipal flag to the Scouts of Meaux (Scouts de France). |
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