Rues piétonnes de Chalon sur Saône, pour vos balades en ville

Be guided through the streets of Chalon-sur-Saône.

Enjoy the Châtelet quarter with its many residences of the classical period.

Stroll along the picturesque streets of the St Vincent’s quarter with its half-timbered houses built around the cathedral.

You will be tempted by the shops of the Grande Rue and surprised by the trompe l’oeil painting of the Rue aux Fèvres.

Not forgetting the Rue de Strasbourg on the St Laurent Island where you can enjoy the pavement cafés and restaurants.

Pratical information:

Rue aux Fèvres
the Italian style Piccolo Theatre, one of the only theatres in France to be inserted into a street.

*Fèvres: craftsmen who worked base metal, as opposed to orfèvres, goldsmiths.

Saint-Vincent Square:
Has a fine group of half-timbered houses (15 th and 18 th centuries) and a contemporary fountain. The quarter has been completely renovated since the 60’s.

Rue Saint-Vincent :
A wooden replica of a statue of Christ by Michelangelo can be seen at the corner of the Rues du Pont and du Chatelet.

Rue du Châtelet :
At no 57, the House of the 4 Seasons, built in 1657, depicts the 4 seasons and allegorical figures.