Montmirail (Marne)

Montmirail is a commune with 3793 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Marne, in the Champagne -Ardenne region. The village belongs to the district Epernay and is the administrative center of the canton of Montmirail. The inhabitants of the village are the Montmiraillais.

Location

Montmirail is the capital of Brie Champenoise, the part of the Brie region, bordering the Champagne. Paris is about 100 miles away, Epernay 40 km, Chalons-en -Champagne 65 km from Reims 70 km, 80 km Troyes, Provins 45 km, Château- Thierry and Meaux 25 km 50 km.

The place is located at the Petit Morin, on a hill north of the river.

History

1814 Napoléon I won the battle of Montmirail.

Personalities

  • Ambroise - Polycarpe de La Rochefoucauld lived in the castle of Montmirail.
  • Jean -François Paul de Gondi, Cardinal de Retz, was born at Montmirail.

Attractions

  • The castle of Montmirail from the 16th century.
  • The Castle of Bergeres -sous- Montmirail.
  • The castle of Beaumont.

Twinning

  • Forest -Michel in the Odenwald region.
  • Hassocks in the UK.
Champagne-Ardenne Arrondissement Cantons of France Postal codes in France France Brie (Region) Champagne (historical province)
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