In the heart of Burgundy, Chalon-sur-Saône, the department's largest and most charming city, has a strong river, wine and artistic identity. Well-known to tourists travelling from the north to the Mediterranean coast, Chalon-sur-Saône is ideal as a stopover on the way to your vacation destination, or as a base for a tour of the Saône-et-Loire region.A city of art and history, Chalon-sur-Saône is proud to be the birthplace of the inventor of photography, Nicéphore Niépce. Considered the "cradle of photography", Chalon has maintained this heritage ever since, with an eponymous museum displaying an extensive collection of images and objects. Its links with the arts don't stop there, either, as the town boasts its own regional music and dance conservatory. Visiting Chalon in summer is also an opportunity to enjoy the whirlwind "Chalon dans la rue" (July 10-13, 2024), an international street arts festival attracting tens of thousands of people.Crossed by the Saône River, Chalon offers walkers beautiful pedestrian streets with half-timbered houses, and is a good base for river and wine tours. One small luxury: free parking close to the city center.

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