Chablis
This article is about the town in France. For the wine, see Chablis wine. For the Chablis vine training system, see Chablis (vine system).
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Location within Burgundy region  Chablis | ||
| Coordinates: 47°48′56″N 3°47′51″E / 47.8156°N 3.7975°ECoordinates: 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 | |
| Area1 | 38.83 km2 (14.99 sq mi) | |
| Population (2006)2 | 2,580 | |
| • Density | 66/km2 (170/sq mi) | |
| INSEE/Postal code | 89068 / 89800 | |
| Elevation |
126–311 m (413–1,020 ft) (avg. 140 m or 460 ft) | |
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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. | ||
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.
Chablis town hall
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
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