Avenay-Val-d'Or

Avenay-Val-d'Or (French pronunciation: [avnɛ val dɔʁ]) is a commune in the Marne department, northeastern France. Located in the Vallée de la Marne, part of the Champagne region, its primary industry is viticulture.

Portal of Saint Trésain's church

Avenay-Val-d'Or
Commune
A general view of Avenay-Val-d'Or
Location of Avenay-Val-d'Or
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Coordinates: 49°04′12″N 4°02′48″E
Country	France
Region	Grand Est
Department	Marne
Arrondissement	Épernay
Canton	Épernay-1
Intercommunality	CC Grande Vallée Marne
Government
• Mayor (2020–2026)	Philippe Maussire[1]
Area 1	12.49 km2 (4.82 sq mi)
Population  (2022)[2]	961
• Density	77/km2 (200/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code	51028 /51160
Elevation	73–256 m (240–840 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

History

A number of Roman remains have been discovered nearby, including a fort and medals showing Emperors Marcus Aurelius and his son Commodus. It was formerly the site of a Benedictine abbey founded by Bertha of Avenay at the end of the sixth century CE, later destroyed during the French Revolution.^[3] One of the most prestigious religious institutions in Champagne, it became so popular in the 12th century that limits were placed on the number of nuns accepted.^[4]

Population

Historical population

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1968	1,009	—
1975	1,040	+0.43%
1982	953	−1.24%
1990	991	+0.49%
1999	1,026	+0.39%
2009	920	−1.08%
2014	956	+0.77%
2020	1,008	+0.89%
Source: INSEE[5]

See also

• Communes of the Marne department
• Montagne de Reims Regional Natural Park