Chignin (French pronunciation: [ʃiɲɛ̃]; Arpitan: Shenyin) is a commune in the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.

Chignin
Chignin and vineyards
Chignin and vineyards
Coat of arms of Chignin
Location of Chignin
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Chignin is located in France
Chignin
Chignin
Chignin is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Chignin
Chignin
Coordinates: 45°31′30″N 6°00′47″E / 45.525°N 6.0131°E / 45.525; 6.0131
CountryFrance
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes
DepartmentSavoie
ArrondissementChambéry
CantonMontmélian
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Michel Ravier[1]
Area
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8.32 km2 (3.21 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
924
 • Density110/km2 (290/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
73084 /73800
Dialling codes0479
Elevation276–1,254 m (906–4,114 ft)
(avg. 350 m or 1,150 ft)
Websitewww.chignin.fr
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

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.

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References

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  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
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