Fontaine-sur-Ay (French pronunciation: [fɔ̃tɛn syʁ aj], literally Fontaine on Ay; also Fontaine-sur-Aÿ) is a commune in the Marne department in north-eastern France.This village lies in the Champagne region, known for its sparkling wines. Fontaine-sur-Ay spans an area of 7.72 km², with altitudes ranging between 87 and 271 meters above sea level. Its postal code is 51160.
Fontaine-sur-Aÿ | |
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 The town hall in Fontaine-sur-Ay | |
Location of Fontaine-sur-Aÿ  | |
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| Coordinates: 49°04′58″N 4°04′24″E / 49.0828°N 4.0733°E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Grand Est |
| Department | Marne |
| Arrondissement | Épernay |
| Canton | Épernay-1 |
| Intercommunality | Grande Vallée de la Marne |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2022–2026) | Alain-Louis Gourdy[1] |
| Area 1 | 7.72 km2 (2.98 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[2] | 323 |
| • Density | 42/km2 (110/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 51256 /51160 |
| Elevation | 90 m (300 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Two rivers, the Germaine and the Livre, flow through the area, meeting near the village center. [3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 4 May 2022.
- ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
- ^ "FONTAINE-SUR-AY | Tourisme dans la Marne en Champagne". www.tourisme-en-champagne.com. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
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