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Marne
River
Bord de la Marne.jpg
The Marne river in Noisy-le-Grand
Country  France
Regions Grand Est, Hauts-de-France, Île-de-France, Grand Paris
Departments Haute-Marne, Marne, Aisne, Meuse, Seine-et-Marne, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne
Tributaries
 - left Petit Morin, Somme-Soude, Grand Morin, Blaise
 - right Rognon, Saulx, Ourcq
Cities Châlons-en-Champagne, Château-Thierry
Source Plateau de Langres
 - location Balesmes-sur-Marne, Haute-Marne, France
 - elevation 420 m (1,378 ft)
 - coordinates 47°49′07″N 5°20′59″E / 47.81861°N 5.34972°E / 47.81861; 5.34972
Confluence Seine River
 - location Charenton-le-Pont, Val-de-Marne, France
 - elevation 32 m (105 ft)
 - coordinates 48°49′01″N 2°24′34″E / 48.81694°N 2.40944°E / 48.81694; 2.40944
Length 513.9 km (319 mi)
Basin 12,660 km² (4,888 sq mi)
Discharge for Gournay-sur-Marne
 - average 109 /s (3,849 cu ft/s)

The Marne is an important river in France. It flows into the Seine River on the right side, just east and southeast of Paris. Several French regions and departments are named after it, including Haute-Marne, Marne, Seine-et-Marne, and Val-de-Marne.

The Marne river is also famous for two major battles that happened along its banks during the First World War. These were the first battle in 1914 and the second in 1918.

About the Marne River

The Marne river is one of the longest rivers in France. It stretches for about 513.9 km (319.3 mi). The area of land that drains into the Marne, called its drainage basin, covers about 12,660 km2 (4,888 sq mi).

The river's average flow, or discharge, is about 109 m3/s (3,800 cu ft/s) of water per second. This measurement was taken near Gournay-sur-Marne in the Seine-Saint-Denis department.

Where the Marne River Starts and Flows

The source of the Marne river is in the Langres Plateau. This is a high, flat area of land. The river begins in a small town called Balesmes-sur-Marne.

The source is located at an altitude of about 420 m (1,378 ft) above sea level. This area is in the Haute-Marne department. The river first flows north, then turns west between Saint-Dizier and Châlons-en-Champagne.

The Marne river flows through four different regions and seven departments. It passes through 218 communes, which are like small towns or local areas. Some of the notable communes it flows through include:

Finally, the Marne river joins the Seine River. This happens between Charenton-le-Pont and Alfortville. This area is in the Val-de-Marne department, close to Paris.

Main Rivers Joining the Marne

Many smaller rivers flow into the Marne. These are called tributaries. Here are some of the main ones:

Painters Inspired by the Marne

Over the years, the beautiful scenery along the Marne river has inspired many famous painters. They captured its landscapes in their artworks during the 19th and 20th centuries. Some of these artists include:

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