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Marne
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Reims, the Argonne, and a few other places: this is a land shaped by history, particularly World War I. But Marne is also Champagne, with its cellars and vineyards, and, in another category, Der-Chantecoq, one of Europe’s largest artificial lakes.
Overview
Key Facts
- Type of place: department.
- Location:
- Department code: 51.
- Bordering departments:
- Prefecture: Châlons-en-Champagne.
- Sub-prefectures: Épernay, Reims, Vitry-le-François.
- Number of communes: 616.
- Population: 570,817 inhabitants (2014).
- Area: 8,169.47 km².
- Density: 70 inhabitants/km².
- Highest point: Verzy (288 m).
- Lowest point:
- Coastline: 0 km; no maritime access.
- Highlights (out of ): Nature ; Culture ; Relaxation-holidays .
- Website: http://www.tourisme-en-champagne.com
Climate and Weather
Tourism
Reims, the Argonne and a few other places: this is a land shaped by history, particularly World War I. But Marne is also Champagne, with its cellars and vineyards, and, in a different vein, the Der-Chantecoq, one of Europe’s largest artificial lakes.