Satory is an area south of

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. It is mostly known for its

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, housing: * Weapon-testing facilities of

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* Barracks and facilities for Gendarmerie including the

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headquarters and the

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armored grouping (GBGM); * Musique des Troupes de Marine * Military barracks. * The areas hosted some of the

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events for the 1900 Summer Olympics.1900 Summer Olympics official report.
p. 16. Retrieved 14 November 2010. The camp was also the original site for the

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international defense exhibition.

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