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Marne River

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Marne River

River, northeastern France. It flows northwest into the Seine River near Paris. It is navigable for 220 mi (350 km) of its total length of 326 mi (525 km) and has extensive canals. Its valley was the scene of crucial battles in World War I (see First Battle of the Marne; Second Battle of the Marne).



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In July 1918, the 3rd Division's Field Artillery stood firm on the Marne River despite the ferocity of Germany's last desperate gamble for victory, helping to earn the division the nickname "Rock of the Marne.
The Mercure Nogentel is situated just 20 minutes from the park overlooking La Marne river The Mercure Val de Fontenay is modern, friendly and only 20 minutes from Disneyland Paris and Paris itself.
 
 
 
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