Visits and shops around the Pont de Bourgogne campsite

The Pont de Bourgogne campsite is located on the banks of the Saône, 20 minutes from downtown Chalon-sur-Saône. From the campsite, you can discover Chalon’s old town and its photography museum. Many shops and restaurants are also within walking distance. There’s no need to move your vehicle to shop or dine in town. The rolling countryside around Chalon-sur-Saône is an invitation to stroll through the vineyards of Montagny, Givry and Santenay. Further south, the ascent of the famous Roche de Solutré offers magnificent views of the Mâconnais region. Beaune and its glazed-roofed Hospices or Tournus and its superb Saint-Philibert abbey church will delight art and history lovers.

Camping du Pont de Bourgogne is located in southern Burgundy, just a few minutes’ walk from the center of Chalon-sur-Saône. Between Beaune and Mâcon, it’s the ideal starting point for discovering Burgundy. Just a few minutes’ drive from the Pont de Bourgogne, you’ll discover the prestigious Burgundy vineyards whose names are synonymous with delicious moments: Montagny, Meursault, Pommard, Mercurey, etc. To discover these vineyards, you can follow the “Burgundy Wine Route”, which winds its way through superb landscapes dotted with charming stone villages. Take the time to stop for a wine tasting at one of the region’s many estates.

Chalon-sur-Saône is a pretty medium-sized town whose old town stretches between the Place de l’Hôtel de Ville and the Place de la Cathédrale linked by the pedestrian district. Place de la cathédrale, with its 15ᵉ century half-timbered houses, is about a 20-minute walk from the Pont de Bourgogne campsite. As soon as the fine weather returns, the terraces of bars and restaurants set up shop here. It’s a great place to spend an evening while camping in Chalon-sur-Saône. On the quays of the Saône, you’ll find the Museum of Photography, with free admission. A visit not to be missed.

Rue de Strasbourg is just 1 kilometer from the Pont de Bourgogne campsite. This street is home to a wide range of Chalonnais restaurants. Whether you like traditional or exotic cuisine, there’s something for everyone. Among our favorite addresses, we recommend Les Gourmands Disentor Le Parcours, both of which offer refined cuisine to be savored in the company of a delicious Burgundy wine. If, however, you prefer Asian cuisine, we recommend the Japanese restaurant Idaya. If you wish, it can even deliver to the campsite. If you want to eat in the old town of Chalon-sur-Saône, you’ll find a number of restaurants around the cathedral square. Our favorite is Le Chai, 9 rue du blé. Please note that the terrace is small. Reservations are recommended if you wish to eat outside.

Thanks to its location close to the center of Chalon-sur-Saône, the Pont de Bourgogne campsite is within easy reach of numerous shops. In Chalon-sur-Saône, the cathedral district is full of small food shops. You’ll find butchers, cheesemongers, fishmongers and bakers. Not forgetting clothes stores, toy stores and bookshops. Everything you need for a day’s shopping in Chalon-sur-Saône.

On Fridays and Sundays, a market is held in the cathedral square. Wednesday mornings in the Place de l’Hôtel de Ville. The most important of these three markets is the Sunday morning market in Cathedral Square.

On the other side of the Saône, on the outskirts of Chalon-sur-Saône, and just 2 kilometers from the campsite, a shopping zone includes a hypermarket as well as a Feu Vert for car troubles, and a Décathlon if you need camping equipment.

Just cross the bridge in front of the Pont de Bourgogne campsite (there is a staircase 100 meters from the campsite and a pedestrian zone on the bridge) to reach the Chalon-sur-Saône municipal swimming pool on the other side of the Saône. The 2,500 m² pool is ideal for the more athletically inclined, who enjoy the Olympic-length pool, as well as for those looking to relax in the wave pool.

On the outskirts of Chalon-sur-Saône, the Pont de Bourgogne campsite is ideally located for visiting southern Burgundy. From the campsite, you can go for walks in the vineyards of the Côte Chalonnaise, discover Beaune and its Hospices with their glazed roofs, or climb to the top of the Roche de Solutré. Not forgetting Tournus and its Romanesque abbey church, Cluny and the medieval hilltop village of Brancion.