Les Riceys | ||
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Church of Saint Peter in Chains in Les Riceys
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Coordinates: 47°59′32″N 4°22′04″E / 47.9922°N 4.3678°ECoordinates: 47°59′32″N 4°22′04″E / 47.9922°N 4.3678°E | ||
Country | France | |
Region | Grand Est | |
Department | Aube | |
Arrondissement | Troyes | |
Canton | Les Riceys | |
Government | ||
• Mayor (2008–2014) | Jean-Claude Mathis | |
Area1 | 42.93 km2 (16.58 sq mi) | |
Population (2008)2 | 1,354 | |
• Density | 32/km2 (82/sq mi) | |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
INSEE/Postal code | 10317 / 10340 | |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. 2Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.
Les Riceys is a commune in the Aube department in north-central France. It is situated in an important viticultural area, and in particular is known for Rosé des Riceys wine.