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Discover Valmy in France
Valmy in the region of Champagne-Ardenne with its 292 habitants is a town located in France - some 111 mi or ( 179 km ) East of Paris , the country's capital .
Local time in Valmy is now 08:04 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Paris " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: The Hague, Haarlem, Amsterdam, Brussels, and Vitry-le-François. When in this area, you might want to check out The Hague . We found some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Valmy ? 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 1 km away
Beauséjour, Marne
Beauséjour was a village in France that was largely destroyed in World War I. It was part of the commune of Minaucourt-le-Mesnil-lès-Hurlus. Founded in 1820, it was the scene of historic fighting between the Germans, French, and English in 1914 and 1915. It was not rebuilt after the war. Today it is the site of historic markers. It has reappeared in the press largely because France's oldest man ever, Maurice Floquet, fought at the battle and survived.
Located at 49.19 4.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 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 14 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 16 km away
Vouziers-Sechault Air Base
Vouziers-Sechault Air Base is an abandoned military airfield in France, located approximately 15 miles north-northwest of Sainte-Menehould (Departement de la Marne,Champagne-Ardenne); 117 miles east-northeast of Paris.
Located at 49.28 4.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
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