Chalon-Saône

Chalon-sur-saône is a very active cultural and economical centre with its river port created 250 before JC by the éduens on the Saône, ideal stage for the pleasure navigation.
By promenading in the old Chaton, from the court of the City hall to the quays, by way of the Saint Vincent district and the alleys of the Saint Laurent Island, you will appreciate this " city of art and history " with the streets of medieval character, animated by the professions of gastronomy, antique dealers and the markets of Friday and Sunday.
In this city of the image, Nicéphore Niepce, inventor of the photography, deliver us the evolution of the techniques from the first darkroom to the camera which accompanied the first steps of the man on the moon. The art of celebration lives there and comes along with strong sensations thanks to F1's world championship of motonautism, to balloons, to the carnival which is the 2-nd of France and in the national festival of the artists of the street.
Various nautical activities, whether it is athletic or of relaxation, are practised going from the sail to the oar and of course the fishing.