Chablis
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| Coordinates: 47°48′56″N 3°47′51″E / 47.8156°N 3.7975°E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté |
| Department | Yonne |
| Arrondissement | Auxerre |
| Canton | Chablis |
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| • Mayor (2001–2008) | Patrick Gendraud |
| Area 1 | 38.83 km2 (14.99 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | 2,580 |
| • Density | 66/km2 (170/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 89068 /89800 |
| Elevation | 126–311 m (413–1,020 ft) (avg. 140 m or 460 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Chablis (pronounced [ʃa.bli]) is a town and commune in the Yonne department[1] in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in north-central France.
It lies in the valley of the River Serein.
Wine
The village of Chablis gives its name to one of the most famous French white wines.[1] Chablis is made with Chardonnay, a grape that grows particularly well in the region.
Events
Each year the Festival du Chablisien is held May to June in Chablis, featuring classical, jazz, and world music.[2]
The fifth stage of the 2007 Tour de France departed from Chablis towards Autun.
See also
References
- ^ a b Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 5 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 785.
- ^ http://festival.onlc.fr
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