Country France Canton Givry Time zone CET (UTC+1) Population 3,596 (1999) Arrondissement Chalon-sur-Saône | Department Saône-et-Loire Intercommunality Le grand Chalon Area 26.03 km² Local time Tuesday 12:34 PM | |
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Region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Weather 14°C, Wind N at 16 km/h, 53% Humidity Points of interest Domaine Jean‑Paul Ragot, DOMAINE Vincent LUMPP, Domaine Parize ‑ Père et Fils, Domaine Jean Tatraux et, Clos Salomon (earl) | ||
Givry is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne in eastern France.
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Map of 71640 Givry, France
Geography
Located 10 km (6.2 mi) from Chalon-sur-Saône, Givry is a small town, famous for its listed monuments and its wines. It is surrounded on the southeast by the commune's forest, and on the east by vineyards; the commune of Givry also includes three hamlets: Cortiambles, Poncey and Russilly.
History
Givry's foundation dates back to the Gallo-Roman era. Its fortifications were built in the Middle Ages. As of the 18th century, several architectural works were established. Givry's AOC wine makes part of the Côte Chalonnaise wealth. It is said that Givry wine was French king Henry IV's favorite.
Givry's population is rising steadily as the town is a greatly sought-after residential area. Turned towards tourism, the town is crossed by the Green Way.
Twin towns
Givry is twinned with: