Chablis
This page is about the town in France. For the wine, see Chablis (wine).
Coordinates: 47°48′56″N 3°47′51″E / 47.81556°N 3.7975°E / 47.81556; 3.7975
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Commune of Chablis |
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| Location | |
  Chablis
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| Administration | |
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| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne |
| Department | Yonne |
| Arrondissement | Auxerre |
| Canton | Chablis (chief town) |
| Mayor | Patrick Gendraud (2001-2008) |
| Statistics | |
| Elevation | 126–311 m (410–1,020 ft) (avg. 140 m/460 ft) |
| Land area1 | 38.83 km2 (14.99 sq mi) |
| Population2 | 2,594 (1999) |
| - Density | 67 /km² (170 /sq mi) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| INSEE/Postal code | 89068/ 89800 |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
| 2 Population sans doubles comptes: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | |
Chablis is a town and commune of the Yonne département in France. Chablis is located at the north of the Burgundy region. It lies in the valley of the River Serein.
Wine
Main article: Chablis (wine)
The village of Chablis gives its name to one of the most famous white wines in France. Chablis is made with Chardonnay, a grape that grows particularly well in the region.
Events
Each year (from May - June) Festival du Chablisien (Music : classical, jazz, world) [1]
The fifth stage of the 2007 Tour de France departed from the town towards Autun.
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