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Le Grand Chalon

Discovering the Grand Chalon

A ‘City of Art and History’, the vineyards of the Côte Chalonnaise, charming villages and landscapes along the Saône… The Grand Chalon area brings together many of Burgundy’s different facets in a single destination.

It’s up to you to decide where to start.

To each their own Grand Chalon

Chalon-sur-SaôneHeritage, photography & lifestyle

Stroll through the historic centre, step inside Saint-Vincent Cathedral and its cloister, discover the history of photography, or simply enjoy the quays, markets and outdoor cafés. Chalon-sur-Saône is best explored on foot, at the pace of its streets and the River Saône.

The Côte ChalonnaiseVineyards, villages & encounters

From Bouzeron to Givry, via Rully and Mercurey, set off to discover the wine-growing villages and the people who bring Burgundy’s wines to life. Wineries, vineyard landscapes, heritage and fine dining come together here to embody the Burgundian art of living.

The Saône and the plainWater, nature & wide-open horizons

Whether by bike, on foot or by boat, let the Saône be your guide. Its banks, villages and landscapes offer a different way to explore the Greater Chalon area, with a mix of walks, boating, heritage sites and natural spaces.

Valleys, wooded countryside and villagesA more hidden side of Burgundy

heritage sites, villages and unspoilt landscapes. Here, the Grand Chalon area reveals a more intimate side, ideal for slowing down and venturing off the beaten track.

Experiences that tell the story of the region

Decide how you’d like to explore the Grand Chalon:

Taste the Côte Chalonnaise

Meet a winegrower, discover a wine region, enjoy a glass of wine amongst the vines, or explore the Route des Grands Vins.

Discover the wines and vineyards

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Walking in the footsteps of Nicéphore Niépce

In Chalon-sur-Saône and Saint-Loup-de-Varennes, take a journey back to the origins of photography and discover a unique heritage.

Discover Chalon, the birthplace of photography

Exploring the cycle routes

Voie Verte, Voie Bleue, Voie Bressane, long-distance routes or day-long loops: choose how you want to cycle.

Exploring the Grand Chalon by bike

Remonter Le Temps

Cathedrals, cloisters, castles, villages, museums and rural heritage sites tell the story of more than two thousand years of history.

Exploring our heritage

Living to the rhythm of the Saône

A stroll along the riverbank, boating, a cruise, a cycle ride or simply taking a break overlooking the river: the Saône is an integral part of the Chalon experience.