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| Town | Passavant-en-Argonne | Éclaires at 3.7 km (4 min) | ||
| Insee code | 51424 | Le Chemin at 3.9 km (4 min) | ||
| Postcode | 51800 | Villers-en-Argonne at 5.3 km (5 min) | ||
| Latitude | 49.0232760 | Brizeaux at 5.5 km (5 min) | ||
| Longitude | 5.0039720 | Beaulieu-en-Argonne at 7.4 km (8 min) | ||
| Surface | 7.24 km² | Seuil-d'Argonne at 7.5 km (8 min) | ||
| Population | 211 inhabitants | Triaucourt-en-Argonne at 7.5 km (8 min) | ||
| Density | 28 inhabitants/km² | Châtrices at 7.5 km (8 min) | ||
| Chief town | Châlons-en-Champagne (at 60 km, 48 min) | Les Charmontois at 8.1 km (9 min) | ||
| Department | Marne | Foucaucourt-sur-Thabas at 9.3 km (10 min) | ||
| Region | Champagne-Ardenne | Search another town | ||
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| TOWN PRESENTATION |
Passavant-en-Argonne is a picturesque village in the Marne although has a layout style homes Lorraine: houses with wood sides are glued to each other, they have large "usoirs" features and canopies that are named " corbels.
A fortress was established in 1239 by Count Thibaut of Champagne fourth which gave him the name of Free Before referring to his motto: "Get out the best". This fortress was destroyed in 1433.
Sheltered from the winds, the village is ready to fruit growing. In the 19th century, vineyards spread over 80 hectares. It was destroyed like all the surrounding vineyards by phylloxera in the early 20th century.
The wealth of the town had also many industries: tile, brick and tile factories pavement. In 1840, we counted up to 15 workshops. The decline came with the industrial age and was precipitated by the removal of Passavant over railway lines.
Passavant-en-Argonne saw a tragic episode August 25, 1870. The Prussians drew fire continued for about fifty French prisoners.
| SIGHTSEEING |
To see: pottery craft (production of traditional ceramics), also on site, an educational farm. The old distiller.
Forest walks.
| RELATED ARTICLES | |
| Marne travel guide | Best places of the Marne |
| Champagne-Ardenne travel guide | Best places of Champagne-Ardenne |
| Photos of the Marne | Photos of the Marne to view and download |
| Photos of Champagne-Ardenne | Photos of Champagne-Ardenne to view and download |
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