Marne
Marne is a
département in northeastern
France named after the
Marne River which flows through the
département. The
préfecture (capital) of Marne is
Châlons-en-Champagne (formerly known as Châlons-sur-Marne). The
sous-préfectures are
Épernay,
Reims,
Sainte-Menehould, and
Vitry-le-François.
Inside the Marne
département are located the
Champagne vineyards producing the world-famous sparkling wine.
Marne was one of the original 83 departments created during the
French Revolution on
March 4,
1790. It was created from the province of
Champagne.
Marne is part of the region of
Champagne-Ardenne and is surrounded by the departments of
Ardennes,
Meuse,
Haute-Marne,
Aube,
Seine-et-Marne, and
Aisne.
The inhabitants of the department are called
Marnais.
Reims, with its famous cathedral in which the kings of France were traditionally crowned, is a major attraction.
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Champagne Riots*
French wine*
Cantons of the Marne département*
Communes of the Marne département*
Arrondissements of the Marne département*
Prefecture website (in French)
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Conseil Général website (in French)
*http://www.reims-tourisme.com/ (French and English)
