Épernay

Épernay () is a commune in the Marne department of northern France, 130 km (80 miles) north-east of Paris on the mainline railway to Strasbourg. The town sits on the left bank of the Marne at the extremity of the Cubry valley which crosses it.

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Épernay is a commune in France, situated in the Marne department within the Grand Est region. It serves as the capital of the arrondissement of Épernay, as well as the cantons of Épernay-1 and Épernay-2. The town is located next to the Marne river and shares borders with Magenta, Saint-Martin-d'Ablois, Aÿ-Champagne, and Boursault. Its postal code is 51200.

The municipality has an area of 22.69 square kilometers. Population figures vary by source, with one listing 29,677 residents and another citing 27,082. The male population is recorded as 10,574, while the female population is 12,097. Épernay has received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918. It is twinned with Ettlingen, Clevedon, Middelkerke, and Montespertoli.

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Place details

Locality: Épernay
Region: Grand Est
Country: France
Population: 27,082

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Key facts

French commune.name: Épernay
French commune.commune status: Subprefecture and commune
French commune.image: Vineyards near Epernay.jpg
French commune.caption: Vineyards near Épernay
French commune.arrondissement: Épernay
French commune.image coat of arms: Blason Epernay 51.svg
French commune.canton: Épernay-1 and 2
French commune.INSEE: 51230
French commune.postal code: 51200
French commune.mayor: Christine Mazy
French commune.term: 2023–2026
French commune.intercommunality: CA Épernay, Coteaux et Plaine de Champagne
French commune.area km2: 22.69

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: commune of France
Official name: Épernay
Award: Croix de guerre 1914–1918
Country: France
Located in: Marne
Population: 22174
Area: 22.69
Elevation: 170
Time zone: UTC+02:00
Body of water: Marne
Shares border with: Aÿ
Official website: www.epernay.fr
Image: View of Épernay from Mont Bernon.jpg

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topic's main category: Category:Épernay
Commons category: Épernay
postal code: 51200
twinned administrative body: Fada N’Gourma
category for people born here: Category:Births in Épernay
category of associated people: Category:People from Épernay
described by source: The Nuttall Encyclopædia
male population: 10574
female population: 12097
P8168: Yassin Idbihi
native label: Épernay
different from: arrondissement of Épernay
email address: mailto:[email protected]
phone number: +33-3-26-53-36-00
fax number: +33-3-26-51-97-45
Commons gallery: Épernay

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Encyclopedic overview

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History
French Revolution and Empire
Contemporary period
Population
Main sights
Economy
Notable people
Twin towns — sister cities
Climate
See also
References
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Épernay is a sub-prefecture of the department and seat of an arrondissement.

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