The Nicéphore Niépce Museum Must-see
A museum devoted to the history of photography, in tribute to the Chalon-born inventor of the photographic process.
See on the map →Birthplace of Nicéphore Niépce, the inventor of photography, Chalon-sur-Saône preserves a rich heritage dedicated to this invention on the banks of the Saône.
Looking for things to do in Chalon-sur-Saône, places to visit near Chalon-sur-Saône or an idea for a day out this weekend? Here is a selection of the finest sights to see, all explorable directly on the interactive map.
Open Chalon-sur-Saône on the interactive mapA museum devoted to the history of photography, in tribute to the Chalon-born inventor of the photographic process.
See on the map →A Gothic cathedral at the heart of the old town, with its 19th-century neo-Gothic façade.
See on the map →A walk along the Saône, with a view of the old town and the moored barges.
See on the map →The town-centre covered market, renowned for its Burgundy produce and its friendly atmosphere.
See on the map →A picturesque island quarter linked by bridges, with lanes lined with old houses.
See on the map →A Renaissance tower reassembled on Saint-Laurent Island, a former remnant of the cathedral quarter.
See on the map →A vast rose garden and landscaped park at the gateway to the city, gathering thousands of rose bushes.
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