Capital (préfecture): Chaumont.
Largest city: Saint-Dizier.
Name: Named after the River Marne (which rises there near Langres).
The department is known as the "water castle of France" due to its many springs, rivers, and lakes.
It has many forests, lakes, and rolling countryside, ideal for nature, hiking, fishing, and relaxation.
Key places: Langres (a beautiful fortified town on a hill), Joinville, Bourbonne-les-Bains (spa town), and Colombey-les-Deux-Églises (famous for Charles de Gaulle).
Economic & Special: Agriculture, livestock farming, cheese (including Langres cheese).
Historical: Basket weaving, cutlery.
Tourism: Still relatively undiscovered, with a wealth of heritage, castles, and nature (possibly soon a national park).
A peaceful, green, and authentic part of France, far from mass tourism. Perfect if you love peace, history, and nature!
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