Known as the Golden Gate of Burgundy, Chablis is a charming village famous for its prestigious wine, located 20 kilometres from Auxerre. This welcoming community, surrounded by the vines that cover its more or less sloping hillsides, is a major wine-producing area in Burgundy. The local vineyard, planted exclusively with the Chardonnay grape variety, covers 4,800 hectares, making it the largest in Yonne.
This precious, world-famous heritage is not its only wealth. Its old village, nestling on the banks of the River Serein, has some hidden treasures to discover. The 12th and 13th-century Collegiate Church of St. Martin with its south portal, whose leaves are decorated with 111 horseshoes, the old Obédiencerie and its remarkable lever press, the Noël Gate and its two round towers, and the picturesque washhouse with its nine arches are all places not to be missed.
With its rich forest environment, Chablis is a must for lovers of white wine and gastronomy, old buildings and history, walkers, and anyone looking for a change of scenery!
With its miseries and joys, the history of Chablis resembles that of France.
The first written quote Chablis back to the year 867, when King Charles the Bald, grand-son of Charlemagne, donated the "cellam Capleiam (Chablis monastery), its churches, its houses, vineyards and deer of both sexes capita to Tours of canons. " These fleeing Normans, took refuge with the relics of St. Martin from 872 to 877. Therefore, religious settled in Chablis, planted vines and set value that already existed.
Since the Middle Ages, wine was exported to England Chablis by Rouen, to Picardy and Flanders via Compiègne.
Therefore, the village of Chablis developed the "high city" with St Peter's Church, the Hôtel-Dieu, Saint-Cosme priory and the "lower city" around the Saint-Martin collegiate church. It's the Hundred Years War which explains that at the beginning of the fifteenth century, they raised the walls of the "lower city" with 29 square towers, 3 doors and 3 posterns, known as "St. Lawrence", "On Master "and" Chenneton ".
In 1478 Peter the Red obtained the Royal Privilege to establish the fifth printing Chablis France.
1568: Black February for Chablis: the Wars of Religion ablaze the city Chablis was sacked by the Huguenots, but the "lower city" dodged the fire that had ravaged the Faubourg Saint-Pierre ("high city") by the payment of a ransom. We had to wait long for Chablis to recover.
Unfortunately, all the vineyard was destroyed by phylloxera in the nineteenth century; 14-18 Great War left the devastated country. After decades of hard work, the vine flourished again.
During the Second World War, the bombing of June 15, 1940 destroyed the historic heart of Chablis. 1949 marked the rebirth of the city and its vineyards: wine could find the road that had led them on tables around the world.
It is from the 60s that the vineyard knows, through mechanization (tractors) and the protective device against spring frosts, which definitively launches the development on the way to its current fame.
The Chablis Region Tourist Office offers a guided tour (charge) of the Saint-Martin collegiate church and the city of Chablis.
Tourist Office of the Pays Chablis - 1 rue du Marechal de Lattre de Tassigny - 89800 Chablis - Tel. : +33 3 86 42 80 80 - Mail: ot-chablis@chablis.net
- Early February : Saint- Vincent Festival of Chablis. During 2 days, share a unique moment with winemakers Chablis in a festive atmosphere in the heart of a small village in Burgundy where Bacchus is housed in honor as it should be Saint Vincent.
- Late April: Gourmet stroll.
- The 1st Saturday in May : Flower market and wine.
- In July and August : evening craft markets and land.
- The 2nd Sunday in September : Large garage sales.
- The fourth Saturday in November : Exhibition of culinary arts and gastronomy.
Atelier Confidences
- On 10 june 2024
- 4, rue des Vendanges, Brasserie Maddam
- Would you like to share a little-known secret spot in the area that deserves to be known : a panorama, a lovely walk, a nature spot, a sports spot, a shop or something else ? - A "Confidences" workshop will be held on Monday 10 June from 5pm to 7pm in Chablis : presentation of the project, sharing of your places via a form, followed by an aperitif tasting local products. - FREE and open to all, registration required on the online form or 03 86 42 80 80 (limited)
11 ans du Domaine Céline et Frédéric Gueguen
- On 15 june 2024
- 5 bis Rue Jules Rathier, Domaine Céline et Frédéric Gueguen
- Céline and Frédéric Gueguen invite you to join them in celebrating the Domaine's 11th anniversary ! - On the programme for this festive day : free tasting of the estate's wines, country-style lunch, guided tour of the vineyard on electric scooters, vertical tasting. - See you in our tasting cellar in the heart of Chablis !
Concert Avec "Amber Blitz"
- On 15 june 2024
- 4, rue des vendanges, Brasserie Maddam
- The evening at the Maddam brasserie will be hosted by the Amber Blitz music group.
Concert "Stefano and Band"
- On 28 june 2024
- 4, rue des vendanges, Brasserie Maddam
- The evening entertainment at the Maddam brasserie will be provided by Stefano and Band.
Festival Garçon la Note - Amaurie
- On 3 july 2024
- 4 Rue des Vendanges, Brasserie Maddam
- In Amaurie's world, cunning is at one with dreaminess. Pop is a pillar that rubs shoulders with French chanson and groove, all with the same effect : to touch our hearts.
Les 20 ans du Festival du Chablisien
- From 5 to 9 july 2024
- Chablisien
- Festival musical des Grands Crus - Burgundy-Franche Comté.
Concert Avec "Noise Gate"
- On 5 july 2024
- 4, rue des vendanges, Brasserie Maddam
- The evening at the Maddam brasserie will be hosted by the Noise Gate music group on Friday 5 July.
Exposition au Domaine Long-Depaquit
- From 12 to 22 july 2024
- 45, rue Auxerroise, Domaine Long-Depaquit
- Come and discover jewellery, perfumes, photographs, sculptures and ceramics !
Visite de la Synagogue
- On 20 july 2024
- 14, rue des Juifs, Synagogue
- Come and discover the history and secrets of a place that is usually closed to the public : the Synagogue de Chablis. Take this unique opportunity to delve into the hidden heritage of Chablis ! Don't forget to book your place ! Duration : 45 min.
Festival Garçon la Note ! - G33
- On 27 july 2024
- 2 Place Charles de Gaulle, La Chablisienne
- Come and discover G33 and his Blues Rock universe at the Garçon la Note festival !