Visits and shops around camping du Pont de Bourgogne

The Pont de Bourgogne campsite is located on the banks of the River Saône, 20 minutes from the centre of Chalon-sur-Saône. From the campsite, you can explore the old town of Chalon and its photography museum. There are also plenty of shops and restaurants within walking distance. There’s no need to move your car to go shopping or eat in town. The rolling countryside around Chalon-sur-Saône invites you to take a stroll through the vineyards of Montagny, Givry and Santenay. Further south, the ascent of the famous Roche de Solutré offers magnificent views over the Mâconnais. Beaune and its glazed-roofed Hospices or Tournus and its superb Saint-Philibert abbey church will delight art and history lovers.

The Pont de Bourgogne campsite is located in southern Burgundy, just a few minutes’ walk from the centre 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 delightful stone villages. Take the time to stop off for a wine tasting at one of the many estates in the region.

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 quarter. The Place de la Cathédrale with its half-timbered houses dating from the 15ᵉ century is about 20 minutes’ walk from the Pont de Bourgogne campsite. As soon as the fine weather returns, the terraces of bars and restaurants set up here. It’s a pleasant place to spend an evening during your camping holiday in Chalon-sur-Saône. On the banks of the Saône awaits you at the photography museum, admission to which is free. A lovely visit not to be missed.

Rue de Strasbourg is just 1 kilometre from the Pont de Bourgogne campsite. This street is home to several Chalonnais restaurants of all kinds. Whether you like traditional or exotic cuisine, there’s something for everyone. Our favourites include Les Gourmands Disent and Le Parcours, both of which offer refined cuisine to be enjoyed with 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, there are a number of restaurants around the Place de la Cathédrale. Our favourite is Le Chai at 9 rue du blé. Please note that the terrace is small. It is advisable to book if you want to eat outside.

Thanks to its location close to the centre of Chalon-sur-Saône, the Pont de Bourgogne campsite is within easy reach of many 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 shops, toy shops and bookshops. Everything you need for a day’s shopping in Chalon-sur-Saône.

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

On the other side of the Saône, on the outskirts of Chalon-sur-Saône, and just 2 kilometres from the campsite, there is a shopping area with a hypermarket and a Feu Vert for car trouble or a Décathlon if you need camping equipment.

Just cross the bridge opposite the Pont de Bourgogne campsite (there are steps 100 metres from the campsite and a pedestrian area on the bridge) to get to the Chalon-sur-Saône municipal swimming pool on the other side of the Saône. This swimming pool has 2,500 m² of pools, which are ideal for both the more sporty, who love the Olympic length pool, and those looking to relax in the water of 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 take a walk through 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.