Barzy-sur-Marne (, literally Barzy on Marne) is a commune in the department of Aisne in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France.
Geography Barzy-sur-Marne is located some 15 km east by northeast of Château-Thierry and 35 km southwest of Rheims. It can be accessed on the D320 road from Jaulgonne in the west passing through the commune and the village curving south to Passy-sur-Marne. Apart from the village there are two hamlets: Marcilly, and Rosay both located on the D320 road. Some 70% of the commune in the north is heavily forested with the balance consisting of farmland.Google Maps
The western border of the commune is formed by the Marne river which flows from the south curving west. One small stream south of the village flows into the Marne.
The commune lies within the Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) zone for "Champagne of Aisne".
Neighbouring communes and villages
History In the 16th century, the people depended on the Duchess of Vendôme. The three separate hamlets composing the village had once each had a port on the Marne to transport stone.
In 1923, the capital of the commune of Barzy-sur-Marne was transferred from Barzy-sur-Marne to the hamlet of Marcilly, which became the capital of the commune. However, this transfer was done without changing the name of the commune, following the Decree of 23 October 1923.
Administration
List of mayors of Barzy-sur-MarneList of Mayors of France
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Population
Sites and Monuments
The commune has two sites that are registered as historical monuments: The Chateau Park at 50 Rue Saint-EloiMinistry of Culture, Mérimée The Church of Saint Eloi (13th century)Ministry of Culture, Mérimée
Other sites of interest A Lavoir (Public laundry) An illustration of the fable The Fox and the Stork in the village square at Barzy-sur-Marne
See also Communes of the Aisne department
References
External links Barzy-sur-Marne on the old National Geographic Institute website
Bell Towers website 40000 Bell Towers website Barzy-sur-Marne on Géoportail, National Geographic Institute (IGN) website Barcy on the 1750 Cassini Map