This is where the Marne, the longest tributary of the Seine, is born. It is a natural source located on the Langres plateau, in the commune of Saints-Geosmes. Protected by a small stone vault, the spring flows into a stream which winds through the countryside. You can also enjoy the panoramic views of the Côte aux Clos, where the Marne begins its journey of more than 500 kilometers to join the Seine in Paris.

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June 27, 2024

The Marne (Latin Matrona) is a river in France. It rises on the plateau of Langres, in the municipality of Balesmes-sur-Marne, at an altitude of about 420 meters. It initially drains to the northwest, later turns to the west and southwest and flows into the Seine as a right tributary after about 514 kilometers between Charenton-le-Pont and Ivry-sur-Seine, just southeast of Paris. Several French departments are named after the Marne, namely Haute-Marne, Marne, Seine-et-Marne and Val-de-Marne.

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Location: Saints-Geosmes, Langres, Great East, France

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