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Marne is a region in France. Within it is the subregion of Champagne, known for its sparkling wines.
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| Number | 51 |
| Region | Champagne-Ardenne |
| Prefecture | Châlons-en-Champagne |
| Subprefecture | Épernay Reims Sainte-Menehould Vitry-le-François |
| Population | Ranked 38th
69 /km² |
| Area | 8,162 km² |
| Arrondissements | 5 |
| Cantons | 44 |
| Communes | 619 |
| President of the general council | René-Paul Savary |
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Marne is a département in northeastern France named after the Marne River, who's watershed is largely found in the department. The capital or Préfecture of the Marne is Châlons-en-Champagne (formerly known as Châlons-en-Marne). Regional capitals sous-préfectures are Epernay, Reims, Sainte-Menehould, and Vitry-le-François.
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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History
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.
Geography
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.
Demographics
The inhabitants of the department are called Marnais.
Tourism
Reims, with its famous cathedral in which the kings of France were traditionally crowned, is a major attraction.
External links
- Prefecture website (http://www.marne.pref.gouv.fr/) (in French)
- Conseil Général website (http://www.cg521.fr/) (in French)
- http://www.reims-tourisme.com/ (French and English)
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