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This article is about the town in France. For the wine, see Chablis (wine). For the Chablis vine training system, see Chablis (vine system).
Chablis
Administration Country France Region Burgundy Department Yonne Arrondissement Auxerre Canton Chablis Mayor Patrick Gendraud
(2001–2008)Statistics Elevation 126–311 m (413–1,020 ft)
(avg. 140 m/460 ft)Land area1 38.83 km2 (14.99 sq mi) Population2 2,580 (2006) - Density 66 /km2 (170 /sq mi) 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 without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. Coordinates: 47°48′56″N 3°47′51″E / 47.81556°N 3.7975°E
Chablis (pronounced: [ʃa.bli]) is a town and commune in the Yonne department in Burgundy in north-central France.
It lies in the valley of the River Serein.
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Wine
Main article: Chablis (wine)The village of Chablis gives its name to one of the most famous French white wines. 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.[1]
The fifth stage of the 2007 Tour de France departed from Chablis towards Autun.
See also
References
Categories:- Communes of Yonne
- Yonne geography stubs
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