Chalon sur Saône

Cathedral of Saint-Vincent. 

 

Some parts of the cathedral dates from the 8th century

 

Chalon-sur-Saône is located in the department of Saône et Loire in the region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.

 

It was the birthplace of photography and a gateway to the Côte Chalonnaise wine country.

 

 

From Paris Gare de Lyon is 3,5 hours by train to Chalon-sur-Saône. 

The cloister of the cathedral. 

Statue of Nicéphore Niépce (1765–1833), one of the inventors of photography.

Musée Denon.

Local art, history, and archeology. 

Birth house of  Nicéphore Niépce. 

The theater. 

Church of Saint Pierre. 

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