Germaine, Marne
Germaine | |
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 The town hall in Germaine
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Location of Germaine
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  Germaine  Germaine | |
| Coordinates: 49°06′55″N 4°01′52″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 |
| Area 1
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14.87 km2 (5.74 sq mi) |
| Population
(Jan. 2021)
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531 |
| • 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.
Wine production
Germaine is part of the Champagne wine region. Moët & Chandon have vineyards in Germaine. In 2008 it was proposed to redraw the region boundaries, excluding Germaine. As of 2019, the change had not happened, with a final decision expected in 2024.
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