Place details
Place nameÉpernay
Other namesEpernay, Sparnacum
CountryFrance
Latitude49.033
Longitude3.967
SourceThesaurus of Geographic Names
Overview
Located on Marne river; established in ancient times; ruled by bishops of Rheims 5th-10th cen.; was heavily fortified in Middle Ages & was often attacked & burned; besieged by Henry IV in 1592; suffered attacks in World War I.