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Germaine (French pronunciation: ​[ʒɛʁmɛn]) is a commune in the Marne department in north-eastern France.

Germaine
Commune
The town hall in Germaine
Location of Germaine
Germaine
Germaine
Coordinates: 49°06′55″N 4°01′52″E
CountryFrance
RegionGrand Est
DepartmentMarne
ArrondissementÉpernay
CantonÉpernay-1
IntercommunalityGrande Vallée de la Marne
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Philippe Caplat
Area
1
14.87 km2 (5.74 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2019)[1]
530
 • Density36/km2 (92/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
51266 /51160
Elevation123–274 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.

Wine production


Germaine is part of the Champagne wine region. Moët & Chandon have vineyards in Germaine.[2] In 2008 it was proposed to redraw the region boundaries, excluding Germaine.[3] As of 2019, the change had not happened, with a final decision expected in 2024.[4]


See also



References


  1. "Populations légales 2019". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 29 December 2021.
  2. Iivonen, Jo (19 February 2008). "Two communes face expulsion from Champagne region". Decanter. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
  3. Kevany, Sophie (17 March 2008). "Champagne: Germaine appeals, Orbay accepts". Decanter. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
  4. Sage, Adam. "Champagne region expansion uncorks grapes of wrath". Retrieved 16 June 2022.
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