Noyon
a town of France; department of Oise, 67 miles N. N. E. of Paris. It has a fine cathedral in the Transition style of the 12th century, a city hall (1485-1523), and a former episcopal palace. The Noviodunum of Cæsar, Noyon was a residence of Charlemagne and Hugo Capet, and the birthplace of Calvin.
The town suffered during the World War 1914-1918, being fought over and alternately occupied by Germans and Allies. It was finally recaptured by the French, Aug. 28-29, 1918. Pop. about 7,500.