Marne

Marne is a region in France. Within it is the subregion of Champagne, known for its sparkling wines.

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Marne

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Map of Marne

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Information

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Number51

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RegionChampagne-Ardenne

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PrefectureCh?lons-en-Champagne

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Subprefecture?pernayReimsSainte-MenehouldVitry-le-Fran?ois

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Population

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 - Total (1999)

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 - Density

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Ranked 38th

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565,229

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69 /km?

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Area8,162 km?

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Arrondissements5

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Cantons44

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Communes619

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President of the general councilRen?-Paul Savary

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Location

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Marne is a d?partement in northeastern France named after the Marne River, who's watershed is largely found in the department. The capital or Pr?fecture of the Marne is Ch?lons-en-Champagne (formerly known as Ch?lons-en-Marne). Regional capitals sous-pr?fectures are Epernay, Reims, Sainte-Menehould, and Vitry-le-Fran?ois.

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Marne was also the site of two battles. The first battle was the turning point of World War I, fought in 1914. The second battle was fought four years later, in 1918.

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Region: A region can be either:...

Champagne-Ardenne: Champagne-Ardenne is one of the 26 r?gions of France....

Prefecture: In France, a pr?fecture is the capital city of a d?partement. By extension, it is also the name of one of the governing bodies of the d?partement, and of the building housing this government body....

Marne related Images and Photos (experimental)

The Rock of the Marne	Wine Cellar Old Chalk Quarry Champagne Ruinart Reims Marne Ardennes France	The Charge of French Soldiers at the Battle of the Marne 8th or 9th September 1914 1915	Par Deux Fois J'Ai Tenu Et Vaincu Sur La Marne
Algerian Riflemen of the French Army Attacking German Guns During the Battle of the Marne in 1918