Compiègne's a commune in the Oise department in northern France. The city's located along the Oise River. Its inhabitants are called Compiégnois. Administration Compiègne's the seat of three cantons Compiègne-Nord (with 5 communes) Compiègne-Sud-Est (southeast) (with 4 communes) Compiègne-Sud-Ouest (southwest) (with 5 communes) History » 665 - Saint Wilfrid consecrated Bishop of York. » February 888 - Odo, Count of Paris and king of the Franks was crowned in Com… (More on Compiegne)