Haute-Marne

Overview

Key facts

• Type of place: department.

• Location:

• Department code: 52.

• Bordering departments:

• Prefecture: Chaumont.

• Sub-prefectures: Langres, Saint-Dizier.

• Number of communes: 427.

• Population: 180,673 inhabitants (2014).

• Area: 6,211 km².

• Density: 29 inhabitants/km².

• Highest point: Haut du Sec (516 m).

• Lowest point: Puellemontier (117 m).

• Coastline: 0 km; no maritime access.

• Highlights (out of ★★★★): Nature ★; Culture ★; Relaxation-holidays ⊘/ ★

• Website: http://www.tourisme-hautemarne.com

Climate and weather

Tourism

• What to see in the Grand Est region and in Haute-Marne

Like other departments in its region, Haute-Marne is not particularly touristy, though Langres, with its citadel and ramparts, may justify a stop.