Chalon-sur-Saône is a city in Burgundy, not far from Mâcon. It is a lively place with lots to do, but despite all the inner city attractions, car hire from Chalon-sur-Saône should not be neglected as a way to branch out into Burgundy. While visiting the city, you should visit its beautiful Cathedral – elements of which date back to the 8th century. The city square is a hive of activity, with cafes, shops, and a market at the weekend. There is also a golf course within the city, and a botanical garden. Hiring a car from Chalon-sur-Saône helps visitors to access the network of cycling and walking paths that cover the surrounding area.
Chalon-sur-Saône is surrounded by a network of trails known as the Voie Verte – this network can be explored on a horse, on bike, roller skates, or your own two feet. Car hire from Chalon-sur-Saône is a fantastic way of accessing different points of the Voie Verte, which stretches across Burgundy. Those purely interested in cycling there is the opportunity to explore the 350km of cycling tracks that cover southern Burgundy, before deciding on which best to cycle through. There are lots of sightseeing opportunities along the way, including a Romanesque cathedral in Autun, and the ruins of a Benedictine Abbey, the Cluny Abbey.
