Marne

Marne is an administrative division in northeastern France with Châlons-en-Champagne as its capital. The area covers five arrondissements and lies amid vineyards, plains, and towns with long histories.

The area was created during the French Revolution in March 1790 and replaced older provincial structures. During World War I, heavy battles took place here that deeply marked the region.

The name comes from the river that flows through the area and has shaped local life for centuries. Along its banks you can still see old mills and locks that once served for trade and transport.

Those looking for orientation will find town halls and administrative offices in the larger towns of the five arrondissements. Many services are now available online, so visits in person are often no longer necessary.

Since 2016 it no longer belongs to Champagne-Ardenne but to the newly created larger region Grand Est. This reorganization brought changes in administration and new relationships with neighboring divisions.

Location: Grand Est

Inception: March 4, 1790

Capital city: Châlons-en-Champagne

Reference: 51

Shares border with: Aube, Seine-et-Marne, Aisne, Ardennes, Meuse, Haute-Marne

Website: http://marne.pref.gouv.fr

GPS coordinates: 49.00000,4.25000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 09:14