Chalon Sur Saone, France

Chalon Sur Saone (Burgundy) Pop: 53,000

This town, located on the Saone River, was once a wine distribution port and is credited as having given birth to the art of photography.

Attractions in Chalon Sur Saone

Saint-Vincent Cathedral-Gothic cathedral built in 13th century, restored in the 19th century

Musee Niepce-history of photography and displays

Tour du Doyenne-15th century tower on a river island

Musee Denon-burgundian furniture, art works, archeological discoveries

Botany Garden-500 plus species of fauna and flora

Musee Nicephore Niepce-contemporary photography exhibits

Museum of Fine Arts-paintings and Roman stonework art

Musee Marey- time photography art displays

The Museum of photography

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