The historic town of Chalon sur Saone is situated on the southern cusp of the Burgundy region, just to the south of Beaune. It occupies a prime position on the River Saone, nestled against forested hillsides that rise up to the west. An important inland port, Chalon sur Saone represents a terminus point of the Canal du Centre, which runs north-westwards from the town to connect to the main French canal system through the department of Allier. The town is served by the international airports at Dijon and Lyon, so providing convenient access to the region for tourists and those looking for French property in this part of Burgundy.
Chalon sur Saone is the birthplace of photography. It was in this town during 1816 that Nicéphore Niépce is thought to have produced the first photographic image in the world. Today, the town celebrates this achievement in the Niepce Museum, which houses a collection of Niepce's apparatus as well as thousands of examples of other photographic equipment used in the photographic industry since its invention.
Chalon sur Saone property available for sale is a real mix of architectural styles. Within the town itself there are many modern homes to choose from as well as 18th and 19th century Chalon sur Saone property. French property along the canal to the north of the town is certainly very popular amongst locals and foreign property buyers. In the countryside surrounding Chalon sur Saone are some impressive character residences as well as rural villas and farmhouses. A 5-bed rural villa in France to the east of Chalon sur Saone can be purchased for around 350,000 euros.
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