Gevrey-Chambertin
A community guide to Gevrey-Chambertin in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, la France.
- Population
- 2,917 residents
- Region
- Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
- Country
- la France
- Coordinates
- 47.2261, 4.9681
Overview
Gevrey-Chambertin is a populated place in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, la France. The community supports 2,917 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Its position within the broader regional network gives Gevrey-Chambertin a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Getting there
Reaching Gevrey-Chambertin typically involves the regional road network of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse la France. Local routes link Gevrey-Chambertin to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Gevrey-Chambertin.
History
The history of Gevrey-Chambertin is bound up with the broader story of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across la France, Gevrey-Chambertin has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Geography and location
Gevrey-Chambertin sits at approximate coordinates 47.2261 latitude and 4.9681 longitude within Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. The terrain and natural features around Gevrey-Chambertin reflect those typical of its part of la France, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Bourgogne-Franche-Comté road network providing the principal routes in and out.