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Ay

Grand Est, France · Europe

About Ay

Ay works well as a base: 5 minutes from Épernay, 17km from Montagne de Reims.

Ay is a town located in Grand Est, France. With a population of 4,362, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ay sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ay to your route.

About Ay

Aÿ-Champagne (French pronunciation: [aˑji ʃɑ̃paɲ]) is a commune in the Marne department, northern France. The municipality was established on 1 January 2016 and consists of the former communes of Aÿ, Mareuil-sur-Ay, and Bisseuil. They keep their names and town halls.

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Where is Ay located?

Ay is located in Grand Est, France, Europe. The coordinates are 49.0546 latitude, 4.0034 longitude.

What is the population of Ay?

Ay has a population of approximately 4,362 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
4,362
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Grand Est
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
49.0546, 4.0034

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Ay

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Avenue de Champagne, Épernay

A grand boulevard lined with champagne houses sitting atop 110 km of bottle-filled cellars.

3 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Hautvillers

The hilltop village where Dom Pérignon perfected champagne, surrounded by sweeping vineyard slopes.

6 km · about 10 min drive

national park

Montagne de Reims

A wooded plateau of grand-cru champagne villages and the curious twisted 'Faux de Verzy' beech trees.

17 km · about 20 min drive

cathedral

Reims Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims)

The coronation cathedral of French kings, celebrated for its High Gothic architecture and sculptural program.

22 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Circuit de Reims-Gueux

Hauntingly preserved pit buildings and grandstands of the abandoned Grand Prix circuit that hosted F1 races from 1950 to 1966, standing beside public roads amid Champagne vineyards.

23 km · about 25 min drive

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Ay.

Mareuil-sur-Ay

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 1,237

Magenta

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 1,934

Dizy

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 1,857

Épernay

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 27,082

Mardeuil

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 1,537

Pierry

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 1,439

Tours-sur-Marne

🇫🇷 France

9 km awayPop. 1,225

Avize

🇫🇷 France

9 km awayPop. 1,848

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