Chalon-sur-Saône, Administrative commune in Saône-et-Loire, France
Description
Chalon-sur-Saône is an administrative commune in Saône-et-Loire that stretches along both banks of the river of the same name, encompassing several districts with residential, commercial, and industrial zones. The town sits roughly halfway between Dijon to the north and Lyon to the south, serving as a regional center with schools, government offices, and a railway station.
History
During Roman rule, the settlement was called Cabillonum and stood on a major road running from Lyon to Trier. In the Middle Ages, the town grew as a trading hub for grain and wine before expanding in the 19th century with the railway and later with industry.
Culture
The name derives from the Celtic Aedui tribe who settled along this river stretch long before Roman merchants reached the area. Today, along the waterfront promenades and squares, you see traces of this long settlement history in bridges, warehouses, and residential districts that show how central the water was to daily life.
Practical
Travelers reach the town easily by train from Paris or Lyon and find shops, restaurants, and public services within walking distance of the center. The riverfront promenades offer walking paths along the water, while several bridges link the two halves of the town.
Did you know?
Nicéphore Niépce, born here, achieved the world's first permanent photograph in 1826 by exposing a coated pewter plate to light for hours. Every July, the lanes and squares transform during the street theater festival, when performer groups from many countries present their shows outdoors.
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Musée Nicéphore-Niépce
162 m
Chalon Cathedral
431 m
Musée Denon
123 m
Église Saint-Pierre de Chalon-sur-Saône
105 m
Saint-Laurent
603 m
Lycée Nicéphore-Niépce
1.6 km
Tour du Doyenné
332 m
Hôpital de Chalon-sur-Saône
426 m
L'Abattoir
942 m
Abbaye Saint-Pierre de Chalon-sur-Saône
85 m
Abbaye médiévale Saint-Pierre de Chalon-sur-Saône
622 m
Chalon-sur-Saône obelisk
381 m
Château de Corcelle
2.9 km
Tour du Beffroi
152 m
Jardin géo-botanique de Chalon-sur-Saône
704 m
Château de Champforgeuil
4.4 km
Chapelle de la Colombière
582 mNicéphore Niépce Museum
187 m
Tour de Saudon
95 m
Monument aux morts de Chalon-sur-Saône
225 m
Hôtel Chiquet
201 m
Moulin de la Sucrerie Blanche
805 m
Remparts de Chalon-sur-Saône
752 m
Fontaine de Neptune
404 m
Cloître capitulaire de Saint-Vincent
432 m
Théâtre Piccolo – Théatre Municipal de Chalon-sur-Saône
345 m
Hôtel de sous-préfecture de Chalon-sur-Saône
176 m
Hôtel Denon
125 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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