Fontaine-sur-Ay
Fontaine-sur-Aÿ | |
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The town hall in Fontaine-sur-Ay | |
Location of Fontaine-sur-Aÿ | |
| Coordinates: 49°04′58″N 4°04′24″E / 49.0828°N 4.0733°E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Grand Est |
| Department | Marne |
| Arrondissement | Épernay |
| Canton | Épernay-1 |
| Intercommunality | Grande Vallée de la Marne |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2022–2026) | Alain-Louis Gourdy |
Area 1 | 7.72 km2 (2.98 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | 315 |
| • Density | 41/km2 (110/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 51256 /51160 |
| Elevation | 90 m (300 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Fontaine-sur-Ay (French pronunciation: [fɔ̃tɛn syʁ aj], literally Fontaine on Ay; also Fontaine-sur-Aÿ) is a commune in the Marne department in north-eastern France.This village lies in the Champagne region, known for its sparkling wines. Fontaine-sur-Ay spans an area of 7.72 km², with altitudes ranging between 87 and 271 meters above sea level. Its postal code is 51160.
Two rivers, the Germaine and the Livre, flow through the area, meeting near the village center.