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Cluses, France

Our most recent sister city agreement was signed with Cluses located in the southeastern section of France near Mt. Blanc in the French Alps. It enjoys year-round recreation activities, such as hiking, mountain climbing, swimming, boating, parasailing, golfing, skiing and ice-skating. Similarities include its history, with farmers establishing a city that is now involved with manufacturing precision parts for electronic, automobile and medical industries. Cluses lies in the L’Arve Valley on the L’Arve River. On the river is a museum housing an old water wheel used for power generation. This building is close to an ancient bridge that is said to have been ordered repaired by Napoleon. A Mayor, nine Deputy Mayors and 29 City Councilors govern the City. Cluses has a population of 18,000.