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.
Ouest
- On 7 september 2024
- 4, rue des vendanges, Brasserie Maddam
- The evening at the Maddam brasserie will be hosted by the music group Ouest on Saturday 7 September.
Fantastique Cité à Chablis!
- On 8 september 2024
- 1 bis rue de Chichée, Cité des Climats et vins de Bourgogne à Chablis
- Discover the multi-sensory trail at the Chablis site, which is offering a range of events to coincide with the Fantastic Picnic on Sunday 8 September from 10am to 6pm. - On the programme, families will be able to take advantage of a special Olympic Games booklet to enhance the initial visit. - You can also enjoy a special menu for the event at the Cité's wine bar "le Ponti'Bar", with Poke Bowls, bagels, fruit tarts and homemade ice creams. - In the afternoon, there will be an introduction to judo and archery in the gardens of the Cité à Chablis, in partnership with our local associations.
Jeudredi Chablis Bar
- On 12 september 2024
- 2, rue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny, Chablis bar
- New Thursday evening at the Chablis Bar with a white party theme ! - *Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, consume in moderation*.
Afterwork - Vins et Talons Aiguilles
- On 20 september 2024
- 1B Rue de Chichée, Cité des Climats et vins de Bourgogne Chablis
- Come and spend some quality time at this special afterwork, where the spotlight is on women. A guest winemaker will talk about her wines and her vision of the sector as a woman.
Programme des Journées Européennes du Patrimoine 2024
- From 21 to 22 september 2024
- Events organised as part of the JEP 2024 (see the Calaméo link for the online programme).
Week-end Divin à La Chablisienne
- From 28 to 29 september 2024
- 8 Boulevard Pasteur, Caveau de La chablisienne
- Join us at the La Chablisienne wine cellar, 8 boulevard Pasteur in Chablis, from Saturday 28 to Sunday 29 September for our divine weekend. Come and enjoy a 10% discount on a list of wines selected by our oenologist. It's a great opportunity to discover and enjoy our sweet wines over the autumn weekend !
Dégustation Sensorielle, Apprenez à Déguster Comme un pro !
- From 19 to 20 october 2024
- 5 bis Rue Jules Rathier, Domaine Céline et Frédéric Gueguen
- Guided tasting of our Chablis and Auxerrois wines. Take charge of your tasting : learn the basic principles of sensory tasting in a simple and fun way. We'll be with you for 1h30 to help you understand the subtleties of the art of tasting while having fun.
Le Fascinant Week-end à la Cité des Climats à Chablis
- From 19 to 20 october 2024
- 1 BIS rue de Chichée, cite des climats et vins de bourgogne A CHABLIS
- Tasting of 4 different Chablis wines (Petit Chablis, Chablis, 1er Cru, Grand Cru) for €30 per person, Saturday and Sunday non-stop.
Marathon de Chablis
- On 26 october 2024
- Secteur du Pâtis
- Organised in conjunction with the Chablis Wine Festival on Saturday 26 October, this sporting and festive event is designed to help you discover this renowned vineyard in the Yonne region, less than 2 hours from Paris. - The event is open to all. For runners, there will be 3 distances on offer : a Marathon, a Half-Marathon and a 13.2 km Trail. If you prefer to take your time, there are two walks on the programme. Finally, the little ones will be in the spotlight in the children's races.
Fête des Vins de Chablis
- From 26 to 27 october 2024
- Boulevard du Docteur Tacussel, Centre-ville
- This event takes place on the 4th weekend of October, when wine lovers, connoisseurs, professionals and the general public meet in the heart of the village. On the programme : christening of the new vintage, tastings offered by some forty Chablis and Grand Auxerrois Houses and Domains, inductions, local gastronomy stands, walks in the vineyards, activities for children and adults.