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THE CULTURAL ACTIVITIES OF THE CITY OF CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE

Start your cultural visits with the Nicéphore Niépce museum, named after the inventor of photography. Nothing better for you than to soak up the spirit of the "City of the Image" in this museum. Over 3 million photographs and objects related to the world of photography. Whether you are a budding photographer or a true professional or simply in search of knowledge, you will be enchanted by this museum dedicated to the history and the universe around photography. The Vivant Denon museum which offers a collection of paintings, sculptures and drawings from the 16th to the 19th century. This museum will also deliver you a wide cultural knowledge about the populations since thousands of years, which in the valley of the Saône delivers to this museum since more than 150 years singular archaeological sets because of their exceptional state of conservation. Continue your stroll to the square and cathedral Saint-Vincent, this cathedral is a majestic building and proposes on its square every Sunday a market high in color and flavors. Finish your cultural visits with the houses of the historical center, dating from the end of the 16th century, built by rich notables of the time. They constitute an incredible panel of the heritage of Chalon-sur-Saône. Finally, the "Espace Patrimoine" proposes a permanent exhibition as well as several visits and workshops. You will be able to be guided within exhibitions to discover the great stages which shaped the city.