Givry, Saône-et-Loire explained

Givry
Commune Status:Commune
Image Coat Of Arms:Blason ville fr Givry (Saône-et-Loire).svg
Arrondissement:Chalon-sur-Saône
Canton:Givry
Insee:71221
Postal Code:71640
Mayor:Jean Lanni[1]
Term:2024 - 2026
Intercommunality:CA Le Grand Chalon
Coordinates:46.7831°N 4.7436°W
Elevation M:209
Elevation Min M:181
Elevation Max M:447
Area Km2:26.03

Givry (in French pronounced as /ʒivʁi/) is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France.

Geography

Located 10km (10miles) 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:

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 16 April 2024. fr.