Préhy: Vineyards, Wineries and Historic Sites

Préhy combines historic buildings with wineries whose offerings provide different ways to discover Chablis wine. If you’re looking for a hotel, this offers a practical starting point: wine tastings, local history and scenery each provide a different focus. The following details can help you decide which ones to include in your stay.

Vineyard Landscapes and Historic Sites

From Préhy, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Chablis vineyards. The vineyard landscape is therefore a point of interest alongside the buildings described here and the wineries’ tastings. This gives you a choice between learning about the history of individual buildings and taking in the vineyards.

16th-Century Church

The church in Préhy dates from the 16th century and stands outside the village, amid the Chablis wine-growing area. It was formerly called Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens; its northern transept chapel is dedicated to Saint Clare. A decree dated February 23, 1977, listed the church as a historic monument. Several distinct historical details come together in this building: its date, former name, chapel dedication and listing. Those interested in religious architecture can look out for these features.

Washhouse and Fontaine du Tôt

The washhouse in Préhy stands on Rue de la Fontaine and was built in 1866 using the impluvium model. A central basin collects rainwater, so the model describes both the structure’s design and the function of its basin. The washhouse is also fed by a spring. Its construction date, design and water supply offer different points of reference for understanding the building.

Fontaine du Tôt lies in a small valley north of the village. The spring was traditionally believed to have healing properties for “mal des ardents.” Thus, alongside the washhouse’s architectural features, local history also points to a tradition associated with a specific place.

Wineries and Visitor Experiences

Domaine des Marronniers welcomes visitors to an old vaulted cellar to introduce and explain the estate’s Chablis wines. The domaine also offers tours of its facilities. The vaulted cellar and presentation of the wines give this experience a distinct focus.

Domaine Clotilde Davenne, located in Préhy, offers tours and tastings from Monday to Saturday. The program features wines from Chablis and Auxerrois, as well as the distinctive characteristics of their respective terroirs and grape varieties. Winemaking and vineyard work are also among the topics covered. The experience combines tastings with insights into different aspects of viticulture and wine production.

Domaine Jean-Marc Brocard offers discovery and themed wine tastings, as well as tours of its cellars. Each experience has a different focus: at the vaulted cellar of Domaine des Marronniers, Chablis wines are presented; at Clotilde Davenne, topics extend to vineyard work; and Brocard offers themed tastings and cellar tours. If you plan to book an experience, check the latest visitor and booking arrangements in advance, as they may change.

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