Chalon Sur Saone is a beautiful riverside town in southern Burgundy, France. In case you have an affinity for fine and exotic wines, fill your holiday with educational and memorable trips to its caves and vineyards. The town also gifted Nicephore Niepce to the world, who is supposed to have clicked the first ever picture and Vivant Denon, fondly known as the godfather of contemporary museums. Chalon Sur Saone was a bustling river port once upon a time. Today, luxurious pleasure cruises have replaced the trading boats that dominated the port, previously. The town is a haven for visitors, as it offers endless attractions, ranging from museums to charming cathedrals and from vineyards to an aquatic center.
The Chalon Cathedral has a complicated and long past and is a fine specimen of old architecture. There is a couple of newish towers and a Neo-Gothic facade that date back to the 1800s, however, the church has many elements that were constructed in the 1000s. The Musée Vivant-Denon is a prominent tourist attraction and is dedicated to the artist, showcasing his engravings and his career. Want to make Chalon Sur Saone your next travel destination? Here is a list of the top 10 Airbnb vacation rentals in and around this French town.
1. Large room, overlooking the river (from USD 54)
This is a comfortable and spacious bedroom in an apartment in Chalon Sur Saone that can sleep a maximum of three guests, comfortably. It is located in Chalon’s city center, near the Saone River. There is a nice bedroom and an independent toilet and shower room for guests. The property offers magnificent views of the Saone River and breakfast is included in the room tariff.
A music school and an art school are located at a five minutes’ walking distance from this Airbnb property. The ship wharf and the Viking Cruise terminal is also at a walking distance from here. Guests are given access to the kitchen and TV room. They are also offered other conveniences, like heating, a washing machine, and toiletries.
Rental unit in Chalon-sur-Saône · ★4.91 · 1 bedroom · 2 beds · 1 private bathChalon-sur-Saône, Burgandy, FranceSuperhost
Accommodates: 3
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the room we had had a great view of the riverthe room was good with a beautiful viewthe wifi worked well and she had a very nice breakfastthe bed was great and a fan was supplied which was perfect as it was a very hot nightour breakfast was served in a lovely kitchen with an incredible view of the roofs of the cityCleanliness:
clean comfortable and very beautifulabove that the room and the bathroom are very clean with fresh towelsthe apartment is comfortable clean and welcomingthe apartment is beautiful well arranged and very cleanthe room was spacious clean and confortable exactly as on the picturesHost:
fantastic home and a wonderful hostshe is a great host and is very helpfulgreat hosts helpful responsive and love to share their cityvery warm and friendly hostshe's and her man are nice hosts thank you very muchRead more reviewsLocation:
located right next to the freeway an ideal placereal french style built in 1829 location was brilliant walking distance to all major attractionsthe location is very good and very convenient for visiting the areathe location is excellent overlooking the saone and close to the old towngreat location and the room was lovely
2. Private room (20 square meters / 215.3 square feet) in Chalon town center (from USD 38)
Welcome to this well-furnished private room in Chalone Sur Saone, situated on the second floor of an old building. This spacious property is perfect for a stopover and can sleep up to two adult guests. It is located in the town center and features a balcony, which overlooks a courtyard. Guests are free to use the well-appointed kitchen and watch television for their recreation. The host also provides other amenities, such as toiletries, a washing machine, and heating. Breakfast is included in the room tariff.
Rental unit in Chalon-sur-Saône · ★4.83 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 shared bathChalon-sur-Saône, Bourgogne Franche-Comté, FranceSuperhost
Accommodates: 2
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lila is a sweetheart and an amazing hostlila is a great hostlila is an amazing hostnice stay very nice hostlila is a very good host ensuring that guests feel comfortableRead more reviewsLocation:
what a lovely place in a lovely locationthe location was perfect for exploring the city by footgreat room great host and great location couldn't ask for anything else
3. Room in cozy apartment in the heart of Chalon (from USD 45)
Although this is an old apartment, you will love it, as it is bright and located in a peaceful area of Chalon Sur Saone. The property enjoys good proximity to the nearest train station and is within a few minutes’ walk from the center of the city. The private room can accommodate two persons and offers a shared bathroom and a comfy double bed. The apartment also has a dining room, living room, and an equipped kitchen. There is a small terrace and its bathroom is fitted with a bathtub.
Guests can enjoy various amenities, like restaurants, shops, bakeries and food markets nearby. The host also offers other conveniences, such as a washer, television, heating, and toiletries in the bathroom.
Rental unit in Chalon-sur-Saône · ★4.92 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 shared bathChalon-sur-Saône, Bourgogne, FranceSuperhost
Accommodates: 2
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very comfortable with all the amenitiesthe apartment is really nice with lots of natural light and is fully equipped for all needsgreat and confortable apartament with rooms and kitchenware that you needslarge rooms beautifully decorated and appointed with elegant furnishingsa fantastic room in a beautifull french appartmentCleanliness:
finally the apartment was super cleanwe liked the room stylish clean and relaxingit is decorated beautifully and was very very cleanvery clean excellent location nicolas communicated with us in advance to make everything smooth and helpfulHost:
nicholas was a great hostnicolas is a wonderful hostnicholas was a wonderful hostnicolas is a pleasant hosthe was a thoughtful host leaving a lovely welcome pack and explained how everything workedRead more reviewsLocation:
i especially liked the location as it was easy to walk to everything in townit is very central that you can visit this beautiful townits location is perfect and it's charming and comfortablecomfortable and clean room in a lovely apartment very central in chalonit was easy to find a parking place
4. Studio apartment in the city center (from USD 75)
You will like this pretty studio apartment, instantly. Located in Chalon Sur Saone, it is simply perfect for two adult people. The property enjoys good proximity to the old city and the TGV. The studio offers a double bed and one and a half bathrooms. Its fully-equipped kitchen is ideal for preparing your own meals.
There is a parking space in the courtyard for bikes, while parking for cars is also free on the nearby street. You can also access the washing machine, television, heating and essential toiletries, during your stay here.
Rental unit in Chalon-sur-Saône · ★4.73 · Studio · 1 bed · 1.5 bathsChalon-sur-Saône, Burgundy, FranceAccommodates: 2
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the tv was enormous and had a nice slate of channelswe prolonged our stay in this apartment because we were very comfortable therewe were very happy with our overnight stay at matt and elise's apartmentthe bed was particularly comfortableCleanliness:
very clean to our desirethe studio was very clean and just as describedthe apartment is as described very clean and cozythe room was large and clean with a lot of brochures about the areaexcellent choice in chalon the apartment is clean quiet well-appointed and centrally locatedHost:
matt and elise were excellent hostsmatt was a fantastic hosthosts were very helpful and reliable she enjoyed her stay many thanksboth matt & elise were friendly welcoming and helpfulelise was very responsive to any needs i had and was not intrusive or overbearingRead more reviewsLocation:
the downtown area and restaurants/shopping are an easy 2 minute walk from the front doorit was nicely located for shops and restaurantstheir apartment is in a very good location walking distance to the town restaurants & riverthe studio is nice and offers everything you might possibly need and is very close to the city centerthe flat is very close to the city centre but nice and quiet in the evening
5. Bed and breakfast in downtown Chalon (from USD 46)
This is a charming apartment, situated centrally in downtown Chalon, which can house up to two guests at a time. There is a market near the apartment, every Sunday and Friday morning. This fully renovated apartment offers a tastefully furnished bedroom, two beds, and one and a half bathrooms, on a shared basis. Guests can also access the living room and an equipped, American style kitchen. The kitchen is furnished with a small refrigerator, induction hob, microwave, and an oven.
The host also offers a delicious breakfast to guests, every morning. Patrons can enjoy various amenities, like wireless internet access, heating, and a television. The apartment enjoys good proximity to the city center and is at a two-minute walking distance from the free parking space.
Rental unit in Chalon-sur-Saône · ★4.85 · 1 bedroom · 2 beds · 1.5 shared bathsChalon-sur-Saône, Bourgogne Franche-Comté, FranceSuperhost
Accommodates: 3
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cozy room and great balcony :))he even installed a portable ac unit to cool down the room in the heat of summerlovely spacious room in modern apartment in the old part of the cityCleanliness:
very nice and clean roomHost:
hamza is a really nice hosthamza is a great hosthamza is the best host everhamza is a very thoughtful host who made every effort to ensure that i was comfortableRead more reviewsLocation:
really great locationthe location of the apartement is really good less than five minutes to restaurants bar or the cathedralthe apartment is located really in the centre of the city and a free parking is really closeand his place is magnificent very central calm and tres chichouse is in a realy nice place
6. Spacious room in the heart of Chalon's old city (from USD 42)
Accommodating four persons at a time, this property is situated in old Chalon. Guests can enjoy a spacious room with a high ceiling, an old but charming fireplace and a floor in oak, with old-world charm. There is a library with a good collection of books, located on the building’s first floor.
Guests can use the equipped kitchen to prepare their meals and use other conveniences, like a dryer, washer, shampoo, and heating, while staying here. The Airbnb property is strategically located and enjoys proximity to the city’s historic center and the river.
Rental unit in Chalon-sur-Saône · ★4.75 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 shared bathChalon-sur-Saône, Bourgogne Franche-Comté, FranceAccommodates: 2
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the room was perfect for meHost:
nadege is the perfect host and was extremely accommodating and helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
very central and very beautiful
7. One to three bedrooms in the countryside (from USD 72)
Ideal for up to six persons, this quiet property is located in Sassenay, France, and is around 12 minutes from a motorway called the A6, as well as Chalon’s city center. The best feature of this property is that although it enjoys proximity to the city, it is situated in the beautiful countryside. The residence, with three furnished bedrooms, is apt for couples with friends or families. It has a private bathroom, three beds and a dining space, with microwave and refrigerator.
The host also offers a parking area within a secure and closed courtyard. Guests can enjoy other benefits, such as a television, washing machine, heating and essential toiletries.
Rental unit in Sassenay · ★4.85 · 2 bedrooms · 2 beds · 1 bathSassenay, Bourgogne Franche-Comté, FranceSuperhost
Accommodates: 4
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cristine and remi greeted us with a cool drink in their living roombe sure to order breakfast– fantastic valuebeautiful home and lovely roomthe accommodation is as described everything provided that is necessary for a comfortable staybeautiful comfortable rooms with little touches which made it very homely or sweets and free wifiCleanliness:
very clean and tidymodern and clean houseit was very clean and the shower was nicethe place is quiet clean and securea very warm reception clean and perfect rooms and excellent serviceHost:
the hosts are wonderfulthey were most kind and attentiveinformation provided for toursits helpfulmost friendly and very welcomingalthough we don't speak french comminication with the host went goodRead more reviewsLocation:
lovely place in a tiny village secluded but not far from the motorwaylocation is great it is in quite place and in the heart of burgundywe really enjoyed our stay at christine and remi's placequite location which is what i was looking for great breakfast and overall a very pleasant staywould definitely stay here again on a stop off as just off motorway so location great
8. Quiet room in heart of the city

This apartment is located in Chalon Sur Saone and offers accommodation for two travelers in its well-furnished bedroom, that also features a bathroom on a shared basis. Located in the city center, the Airbnb property offers a delicious breakfast to its guests, every morning, and is ideal for a couple or a single traveler. Guests can also visit the Saone River, located at a comfortable distance from the Airbnb.
Appartement en plein centre de Chalon grande rueChalon-sur-Saône, Bourgogne Franche-Comté, France
9. Charming apartment located near River Saone
Perfect for two adult persons, this charming apartment overlooks the Saone River. You can reach the nearest train station in Chalon Sur Saone within 10 minutes. Situated on the second floor of a quiet house, the apartment offers a newly furnished bedroom and a bath. The Airbnb property enjoys an excellent location, as it is located a stone’s throw from the city center, as well as its innumerable shops.
Guests can park their vehicles right in front of the building. You can use the kitchen for cooking or use the wireless internet to surf the net. There are other modern amenities, like a television, washing machine, and heating.
Très bel appartement situé bords de Saône
10. Comfortable room on shared basis in Chalon
This is the ideal accommodation for solo travelers, as the room features a folding, futon-style bed. You can use the kitchen to prepare your own meals and the host offers toiletries, like shampoo and other amenities, like hangers and heating. The city center is a 20-minute walk from this Airbnb property.
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Charming Chalon Sur Saone, France
This French city has it all, ranging from pleasure cruises, a beautiful river, historical cathedrals and big museums. There is so much for the travelers to do and see here. A quick look at our recommended Airbnb vacation rentals in Chalon Sur Saone, France, will definitely help you to book a great property.
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