Chalon-sur-Saone

Chalon-sur-Saone is a city in France, in the Saône-et-Loire département, of which it is a sous-préfecture. It is the largest city in the department; however, the department's préfecture (capital) resides in the smaller commune of Mâcon. Chalon-sur-Saône lies in the south of the Burgundy region of France. It is located on the Saône river, and was once a busy port, acting as a distribution point for local wines which were sent up and down the Saône river and the Canal du Centre.

HISTORY OF CHALON-SUR-SAONE
First built alongside the Saône about 3000 years ago, the town was a naval base during Antiquity, the place of big fairs during the Middle Ages, a trading centre in modern and contemporary times. The bishopric of Chalon-sur-Saône, a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Lyon since Roman times, was merged into the diocese of Autun shortly after the French Revolution.

Chalon is best known as the birthplace of photography. Its most famous resident, Nicéphore Niépce also has a lycée (secondary school) named after him. There is a museum which contains some early photography relics, located on the Quai des Messageries in the town, containing more than two million photographs and many old artefacts such as cameras and other equipment for old and modern photography.

Another famous resident is Dominique Vivant Denon (1747-1825) who was involved in the creation of the Louvre Museum, converting the palace into a Museum after the French Revolution.

More informations about the History of Chalon-sur-Saone on the Chalon-sur-Saone !

WHAT TO VISIT ?
More informations about the places to visit in Chalon-sur-Saone on the Chalon-sur-Saone and/or visit the Official Website of the Office of Tourism !

Free Internet/Wifi Access
Here are some places where you can get some Internet and/or Wifi Access:


 * Media Pôle CCI - Adress: 1, Avenue de Verdun - Tel: 03.85.42.36.00
 * Info'Rom (CCAS) - Adress: 5, place de l'Obélisque - Tel: 03 85 48 05 12
 * Espace Multimédia - Adress: Maison de l'Emploi et de la Formation. 1, avenue Georges Pompidou - Tel: 03.85.48.39.86

COUCHSURFERS
There are about 60 Couchsurfers who live in Chalon-sur-Saone and some others in the area. Feel free to contact them by finding them on the Couchsearch Page or by letting a post or a message on the CS Group of Chalon-sur-Saone or the Burgundy CS Group (regional group).

Meetings
There is some CS meetings in Chalon-sur-Saone, check the CS Group of Chalon-sur-Saone or the Burgundy CS Group (the regional group) to see and be kept informed about what happen in the area.

How to get to Chalon-sur-Saone

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY


'''Police Nationale Commissariat de Police''' 4, rue Emile Roux Tél. : 03.85.90.66.00 ou 17
 * Police Station:

Bureau de police des Aubépins Capitaine de police : M. Chaudron Patrick 13, rue Romain Rolland 71100 Chalon sur Saône Tél. 03.85.97.07.40

Bureau de police des Prés Saint-Jean Lieutenant de police : M. Doucet 16 rue réné Coty 71100 Chalon sur Saône Tél. 03.85.97.07.90

Police Municipale 12, rue Philibert Léon Couturier Tél. : 03.85.42.45.75

SAMU 71 Tel. : 15 Centre Hospitalier 7, Quai de l’Hôpital Tel. : 03.85.44.66.88 Pompiers Tel. : 18 Médecins de Garde Tel. : 15
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INTERESTED LINKS
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 * Regional Group: Bourgogne/Burgundy
 * Local Group: Chalon-sur-Saone


 * Chalon-sur-Saone on Wikivoyage
 * Chalon-sur-Saone on Hitchwiki
 * Chalon-sur-Saone on Wikipedia