The source is Saint-Geosmes and the mouth is Seine.
Navigation on the Marne starts at Epernay and ends at Charenton-le-Pont.
The Marne is 514.00 kilometres long (319.38 miles) with a total of 180.00 kilometres of navigable waterway.
There is a total of 18 locks, with an average of 1 lock every 10 kilometres (6.21 miles).
The highest point on the Marne is 423.00 metres (1387′ 10″ ft) above sea level and the lowest point is at 29.00 metres (95′ 2″ ft) above sea level.
We've divided the Marne into the following different zones.
From Epernay to Charly-sur-Marne
The water draft is 1.80 metres (5′ 11″ ft) and the air draft is 4.40 metres (14′ 5″ ft).
There is a total of 7 locks in this section.
General lock size
There are "Large" lock types.
Lock length 40.00 metres (131′ 3″ ft)
Lock width 7.80 metres (25′ 7″ ft)
From Charly-sur-Marne to Meaux
The water draft is 1.80 metres (5′ 11″ ft) and the air draft is 4.40 metres (14′ 5″ ft).
There is a total of 4 locks in this section.
General lock size
There are "Large" lock types.
Lock length 45.00 metres (147′ 8″ ft)
Lock width 7.80 metres (25′ 7″ ft)
From Meaux to Chalifert
The water draft is 1.80 metres (5′ 11″ ft) and the air draft is 4.40 metres (14′ 5″ ft).
There is a total of 3 locks in this section.
General lock size
There are "Large" lock types.
Lock length 45.00 metres (147′ 8″ ft)
Lock width 7.80 metres (25′ 7″ ft)
From Chalifert to Vaires-sur-Marne
The water draft is 1.80 metres (5′ 11″ ft) and the air draft is 4.40 metres (14′ 5″ ft).
Lock length 0.00 metres (0′ 0″ ft)
Lock width 0.00 metres (0′ 0″ ft)
From Vaires-sur-Marne to Neuilly-sur-Marne
The water draft is 1.80 metres (5′ 11″ ft) and the air draft is 4.40 metres (14′ 5″ ft).
There is a total of 2 locks in this section.
General lock size
There are "Large" lock types.
Lock length 45.00 metres (147′ 8″ ft)
Lock width 7.80 metres (25′ 7″ ft)
From Neuilly-sur-Marne to Joinville-le-Pont
The water draft is 3.00 metres (9′ 10″ ft) and the air draft is 6.40 metres (20′ 12″ ft).
There are "Large" lock types.
Lock length 0.00 metres (0′ 0″ ft)
Lock width 0.00 metres (0′ 0″ ft)
From Joinville-le-Pont to Charenton-le-Pont
The water draft is 3.00 metres (9′ 10″ ft) and the air draft is 6.40 metres (20′ 12″ ft).
There is a total of 2 locks in this section.
General lock size
There are "Large" lock types.
Lock length 125.00 metres (410′ 1″ ft)
Lock width 12.00 metres (39′ 4″ ft)
Barges cruising on the Marne
| Name | Itinerary | Passengers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| C'est La Vie | Chateau Thierry to Sillery | 8 | View the itinerary |
| Kir Royale | Champagne cruise | 8 | View the itinerary |
Self-drive boats cruising on the Marne
| Fleet | Cruise route | |
|---|---|---|
| Nicols | Alsace | View the Nicols boats |
More details about The Champagne region
