How to Get to the Heart of Chalon-sur-Saône

If you've been traveling long enough you'll observe that there are at least two kinds of travelers out there, the tourist, and the adventurer. Most travelers start out as the former —hitting the usual spots, tasting famous foods, and getting into classic tourist situations like getting scammed or getting lost. You can usually spot tourists on famous spots wearing shorts and sandals, usually striking a funny pose.

The latter, the adventurer, are mercenaries. They travel for their own benefit and intention, either for self-growth or just the curious pleasure of being somewhere unfamiliar. Some travel with like-minded crowds like doctors on a medical cruise ship and travel with more intent. If you want to find out whether you're a tourist or an adventurer, head over to the French commune of Chalon-sur-Saône and it will easily tell you what kind of traveler you are. 

Tourists get taken to the usual spots, while adventurers get to the heart of the commune. Chalon-sur-Saône opens up its heart to anyone who is seeking out its very essence. Here's how you can get to the heart of Chalon-sur-Saône. 

Rivers are birthplaces of civilizations. The people living in Southern France thrived through the generations thanks to the abundant nourishment of the Rhone river. If you want to experience the essence of Southern France, start on the Rhone. Understanding its history and impact on its people will open your eyes to the real beauty of the region. 

Along the Rhone, rivers are different wine provinces that produce unique and world-famous wines. One of the most well-known winemakers is those in the commune of Chalon-sur-Saône. Its elevated position gives it a distinct flavor you can only taste from Côte Chalonnaise wines. 

Wines are a product of great and arduous processes. Every glass holds a story the vintner is very excited to tell you about. Listen to their stories and get a hint of history on every sip. 

As you seek the heart of Chalon-sur-Saône, you need to get to the reason why locals love staying in the French commune. Whether you're backpacking through the region, or joining a Healthy MD CME cruise, take the time to speak to a local, and maybe exchange stories over some escargot. When you've learned what it truly means to live in Chalon-sur-Saône, then you've reached the heart of the commune. 

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