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Château-Chinon(Ville)

Bourgogne, France · Europe

About Château-Chinon(Ville)

Château-Chinon(Ville) sits on the route: 25 minutes from Moulins-Engilbert, 47km from Basilica of Vezelay.

Château-Chinon(Ville) is a town located in Bourgogne, France. With a population of 2,673, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Château-Chinon(Ville) sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Château-Chinon(Ville) to your route.

About Château-Chinon(Ville)

Château-Chinon (Ville) (French pronunciation: [ʃɑto ʃinɔ̃ vil] ) is a commune in the Nièvre department in France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department. Historically, it was an important medieval Lordship. The villages around the town are grouped in another commune named Château-Chinon (Campagne). François

Read more Mitterrand (1916–1996), President of France from 1981 to 1995, was the mayor of Château-Chinon from 1959 to 1981. It is 306 kilometres (190 mi) (by car) southeast of Paris.

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Where is Château-Chinon(Ville) located?

Château-Chinon(Ville) is located in Bourgogne, France, Europe. The coordinates are 47.0667 latitude, 3.9333 longitude.

What is the population of Château-Chinon(Ville)?

Château-Chinon(Ville) has a population of approximately 2,673 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
2,673
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Bourgogne
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
47.0667, 3.9333

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Château-Chinon(Ville)

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

cathedral

Basilica of Vezelay

A masterpiece of Romanesque architecture crowning a hilltop, a historic starting point for the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Château-Chinon(Ville)

  • 71 kmRoute des Grands Crus60-km wine road from Dijon to Santenay through Burgundy's Côte d'Or, stringing together Gevrey-Chambertin, Vougeot, Romanée-Conti and Beaune along UNESCO-listed climat vineyard walls.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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Moulins-Engilbert

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Luzy

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31 km awayPop. 2,111

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