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Delve into Somme-Yevre in France
Somme-Yevre in the region of Champagne-Ardenne with its 117 residents is a city in France - some 110 mi or ( 177 km ) East of Paris , the country's capital .
Current time in Somme-Yevre is now 02:52 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Paris " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: The Hague, Haarlem, Amsterdam, Brussels, and Vroil. While being here, make sure to check out The Hague . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Somme-Yevre ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Battle of Valmy
The Battle of Valmy was the first major victory by the army of France during the Revolutionary Wars that followed the French Revolution. The action took place on 20 September 1792 as Prussian troops commanded by the Duke of Brunswick attempted to march on Paris. Generals François Kellermann and Charles Dumouriez stopped the advance near the northern village of Valmy in Champagne-Ardenne.
Located at 49.08 4.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Ornain
The Ornain is a 116 km long river in northeastern France, right tributary of the Saulx. It is formed near the village Gondrecourt-le-Château by the confluence of the small rivers Ognon and Maldite. It flows generally northwest. Its course crosses the following départements and towns: Meuse: Gondrecourt-le-Château, Ligny-en-Barrois, Bar-le-Duc, Revigny-sur-Ornain Marne The Ornain flows into the Saulx in Pargny-sur-Saulx.
Located at 48.77 4.80 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Suippe
The Suippe is an 81.7 km long river in Marne and Aisne départements, in north-eastern France. Its source is at Somme-Suippe. It flows generally northwest. It is a left tributary of the Aisne, into which it flows at Condé-sur-Suippe.
Located at 49.11 4.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Saulx (river)
The Saulx is a 115 km long river in France, right tributary of the Marne. Its source is near the village Germisay. It flows generally northwest, through the following départements and towns: Haute-Marne: Effincourt Meuse: Montiers-sur-Saulx, Stainville Marne: Sermaize-les-Bains, Pargny-sur-Saulx, Vitry-le-François The Saulx flows into the Marne in Vitry-le-François. Its main tributaries are the Ornain and the Chée.
Located at 48.74 4.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 27 km away
Forest of Argonne
The Forest of Argonne is a long strip of rocky mountain and wild woodland in north-eastern France. In 1792 Charles François Dumouriez outmaneuvered the invading forces of the Duke of Brunswick in the forest before the Battle of Valmy. The forest is also the site of military action during World War I, the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Several United States Army soldiers earned the Medal of Honor there, including Colonel Nelson Miles Holderman, Major Charles White Whittlesey, and Sergeant Alvin C.
Located at 49.15 4.97 (Lat./Long.); Less than 27 km away
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