Germaine | |
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Coordinates: 49°06′55″N4°01′52″E / 49.1153°N 4.0311°E Coordinates: 49°06′55″N4°01′52″E / 49.1153°N 4.0311°E | |
Country | France |
Region | Grand Est |
Department | Marne |
Arrondissement | Épernay |
Canton | Épernay-1 |
Intercommunality | Grande Vallée de la Marne |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2026) | Philippe Caplat [1] |
Area 1 | 14.87 km2 (5.74 sq mi) |
Population | 530 |
• Density | 36/km2 (92/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code | 51266 /51160 |
Elevation | 123–274 m (404–899 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
Germaine (French pronunciation: [ʒɛʁmɛn] ) is a commune in the Marne department in north-eastern France.
Germaine is part of the Champagne wine region. Moët & Chandon have vineyards in Germaine. [3] In 2008 it was proposed to redraw the region boundaries, excluding Germaine. [4] As of 2019, the change had not happened, with a final decision expected in 2024. [5]
The wine region within the historical province of Champagne in the northeast of France is best known for the production of champagne, the sparkling white wine that bears the region's name. EU law and the laws of most countries reserve the term "champagne" exclusively for wines that come from this region located about 160 kilometres (100 miles) east of Paris. The viticultural boundaries of Champagne are legally defined and split into five wine-producing districts within the historical province: Aube, Côte des Blancs, Côte de Sézanne, Montagne de Reims, and Vallée de la Marne. The city of Reims and the town of Épernay are the commercial centers of the area. Reims is famous for its cathedral, the venue of the coronation of the French kings and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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