Chalon-sur-Saône
Chalon-sur-Saône, first mentioned in the Gaulish war of Julius Caesar and later the capital of the Burgundian kingdom, has an important historic quarter with old half-timbered houses, numerous alleys, towers, an old episcopal palace, and Gallo-Roman and medieval remains. The contemporary Chalon-sur-Saône also offers various cultural centers.
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The Romans discovered the hot springs and the virtues of the thermal waters of Vichy centuries before Napoleon III. But it was the regular stays of Emperor Napoleon III that were the main force behind the transformation of Vichy into one of Europe's most prestigious spas. Vichy today offers numerous buildings from the period of the Second Empire, and later the Art Nouveau and Art Deco.
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Cluny, abbey protected as a Historical Monument and European heritage, is a symbol of monastic renewal in the West and was a leading intellectual center in the Classical Middle Ages.
DiscoverBourbon-Lancy
Bourbon-Lancy has a well-preserved medieval town center and is best known for its spa and various hot springs. It is one of the last remaining resorts in Burgundy.
DiscoverMoulins
The history of the city of Moulins is closely linked to that of the dukes of Bourbon. Moulins has an interesting city center, dominated by the high bell towers of the Notre-Dame-de-l'Annonciation and the Sacré-Cœur cathedral.
DiscoverAutun
Emperor Augustus wanted a grand city in Gaul that would show Roman power. Autun has since been gifted with beautiful Roman architecture.
DiscoverTournus
Tournus, on the banks of the Saône, became an important religious center thanks to the influence of the Abbey of Saint-Philibert, masterpiece of Romanesque art.
DiscoverLyon
Lyon has a remarkable historical, architectural, cultural and gastronomic heritage. Two arts were born in Lyon: the cinema and the theater of Guignol. 427 hectares are on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Be sure to visit one of the "bouchons" or the "Halles de Lyon-Paul Bocuse".
DiscoverBeaune
Beaune is considered the capital of Burgundian wines. Wine producers and traders have been based in Beaune since the beginning of the 18th century. The Côte de Beaune is around, where many of the most prestigious wines are produced.
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