# Grandchamp

> commune in Ardennes, France

**Wikidata**: [Q1088435](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1088435)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grandchamp,_Ardennes)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/grandchamp-q1088435-2

## Summary
Grandchamp is a commune located in the Ardennes department of France. It is part of the arrondissement of Rethel and the canton of Novion-Porcien.

## Key Facts
- **Country**: France
- **Region**: Grand Est
- **Department**: Ardennes
- **Arrondissement**: Rethel
- **Canton**: Novion-Porcien
- **Population (approximate historical)**: 85 to 110 residents across multiple decades
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 49.6447, Longitude 4.4006
- **Type**: Commune of France (municipality)
- **Image License**: Public domain (CC0)
- **Wikidata Description**: "commune in Ardennes, France"
- **Sitelink Count**: 42

## FAQs

**Where is Grandchamp located?**  
Grandchamp is located in the Ardennes department in the Grand Est region of France. It belongs to the arrondissement of Rethel and is part of the canton of Novion-Porcien.

**What is the population of Grandchamp?**  
Historical population data shows figures ranging between 85 and 110 residents over recent decades. The most recent data point indicates a population of 89.

**What administrative divisions is Grandchamp part of?**  
Grandchamp is part of the French municipal system as a commune, under the Ardennes department, within the arrondissement of Rethel, and in the canton of Novion-Porcien.

**Is Grandchamp a commune of France?**  
Yes, Grandchamp is a commune, which is the smallest administrative division in France. Communes were formally established in 1789.

**What is the geographic location of Grandchamp?**  
Grandchamp is situated at approximately 49.6447° N latitude and 4.4006° E longitude.

## Why It Matters
Grandchamp represents a typical rural French commune, contributing to the decentralized administrative structure of France. As part of the Ardennes, it reflects the demographic and geographic characteristics of northeastern France. Its inclusion in the canton of Novion-Porcien and the arrondissement of Rethel situates it within a broader regional governance framework. While small in scale, Grandchamp plays a role in local governance, community identity, and regional statistics.

## Notable For
- Being part of the Ardennes, a historically and culturally significant department in northeastern France
- Its inclusion in the canton of Novion-Porcien, contributing to local electoral and administrative organization
- Hosting a small but stable rural population in the arrondissement of Rethel
- A public domain city limit sign image, documenting its municipal identity

## Body

### Geography and Location
Grandchamp is a commune in the Ardennes department, located in the Grand Est region of France. Its geographic coordinates are approximately 49.6447° N and 4.4006° E. The commune lies within the historical and cultural landscape of the Ardennes, known for its forests, rivers, and medieval heritage.

### Administrative Structure
Grandchamp is classified as a commune of France, the country's smallest administrative unit. It is part of:
- **Department**: Ardennes
- **Arrondissement**: Rethel
- **Canton**: Novion-Porcien

These nested divisions reflect France's administrative hierarchy, where communes form the base level, grouped into cantons, then arrondissements, and finally departments.

### Demographics
Population data for Grandchamp shows fluctuations over time:
- 85, 92, 95, 97, 101, 110, 104, 104, 104, 86, 100, 89, 104, 99, 94, 89, 88

These figures suggest a small, relatively stable rural community with minor demographic shifts over the years.

### Governance and History
As a commune, Grandchamp operates under the French municipal system established in 1789. The commune elects a mayor and municipal council, participating in local governance and regional planning. It is part of the decentralized structure of modern France, where local authorities manage public services, infrastructure, and cultural heritage.

### Cultural and Visual Identity
Grandchamp is documented through a public domain image of its city limit sign, contributed by photographer Havang(nl). This image is hosted on Wikimedia Commons and serves as a visual marker of the commune's identity. The sign is licensed under CC0, reflecting France's open data initiatives and cultural transparency.

### Regional Context
Grandchamp is part of the broader Ardennes department, which has 99 sitelinks on Wikidata, indicating its cultural and historical significance. The arrondissement of Rethel, to which Grandchamp belongs, has 34 sitelinks, while the canton of Novion-Porcien has 14. These numbers reflect varying levels of documentation and public interest in the region.

### Notable Connections
- **Ardennes**: A department with deep historical roots, including medieval castles and World War I and II significance.
- **Rethel Arrondissement**: A sub-region of Ardennes with administrative and historical importance.
- **Novion-Porcien Canton**: A local electoral and administrative unit within the arrondissement of Rethel.

### Digital Presence
Grandchamp has a dedicated Wikipedia page titled "Grandchamp, Ardennes" and is referenced in 42 sitelinks, indicating its presence in digital knowledge bases. Its Wikidata entry includes structured data such as population figures, coordinates, and administrative classifications.

## References

1. dataset of postal codes in France. 2018
2. INSEE code
3. répertoire géographique des communes
4. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
5. Annuaire de service-public.fr
6. Recensement de la population 2015. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 2017
7. Populations légales 2016
8. Populations légales 2017
9. Populations légales 2018
10. [Populations légales communales depuis 1968. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies](https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2522602)
11. Populations légales 2019
12. Populations légales 2020
13. Populations légales 2021
14. Populations de référence 2022
15. Populations de référence 2023
16. [Code officiel géographique](https://www.insee.fr/fr/information/3363419)
17. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies
18. GeoNames
19. [répertoire géographique des communes. 2015](https://wxs-telechargement.ign.fr/83edtfdyqte031y0ra49d2e3/telechargement/inspire/RGC-2015-01$RGC2015/file/RGC2015.7z)
20. [2016](https://data.geopf.fr/telechargement/download/GEOFLA/GEOFLA_2-2_COMMUNE_SHP_LAMB93_FXX_2016-06-28/GEOFLA_2-2_COMMUNE_SHP_LAMB93_FXX_2016-06-28.7z)
21. [Code officiel géographique. 2017](https://www.insee.fr/fr/information/2560698)