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Villiers-le-Bel: Paris's suburban story is discovered

In the northern reaches of the Île-de-France region, a community quietly thrives, its story woven into the greater narrative of Parisian suburban life. Villiers-le-Bel, a commune in the Val-d'Oise department, stands as a testament to the complex interplay of history, urbanization, and cultural diversity that characterizes many of the banlieues surrounding the French capital.