Savoie Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes France
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Chignin

Chignin (French pronunciation: [ʃiɲɛ̃]; Arpitan: Shenyin) is a commune in the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. The village of Chignin is located between the communes of Les Marches, Montmélian, Saint-Jeoire-Prieuré and Challes-les-Eaux, behind the Monronjoue downs in front of which the route nationale 6 runs. It is famous for its white wine. Most Chignin is a scented dry white made from the local Jacquere grape variety. Red wine accounts for only about 26% of Chignin's production. The most notable red grape varieties within the region are Gamay and Mondeuse Noire.

Distance between:

Paris to Chignin 288 Miles / 464 Kms
Marseille to Chignin 158 Miles / 254 Kms


Population: 924 inhabitants
Code of the commune: 73084
Postal Code: 73800