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Chalon-sur-Saône, France City Intelligence

Chalon-sur-Saône is an indexed city in France (Western Europe), with a metropolitan population of about ~45K. This profile brings together deterministic city-intelligence indicators for Chalon-sur-Saône spanning cost of living, climate, safety and quality of life, economy and jobs, education, and healthcare. Chalon-sur-Saône is a western europe city of about ~45K in France. On the composite city-intelligence score, Chalon-sur-Saône sits around the indexed median (77/100).

Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025
Population
~45K
View of Chalon-sur-Saône, France

Image credit: Image: Benjamin Smith / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Overall score

Use the Chalon-sur-Saône profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in France and across Western Europe, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations.

Overall77/100
Affordability49/100
Air quality81/100
Energy78/100

Overall city intelligence

Good

77/100

Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.

Data confidence

Directional

Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.

Verified utility layers

See country hub

Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.

Chalon-sur-Saône data table

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Chalon-sur-Saône city intelligence data table
MetricValueContext
Overall score77/100Composite score across major city intelligence modules.
Cost of Living49/100Chalon-sur-Saône's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality81/100Chalon-sur-Saône's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy78/100Chalon-sur-Saône's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety78/100Chalon-sur-Saône's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed78/100Chalon-sur-Saône's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk79/100Chalon-sur-Saône's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
Resilience79/100Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context.

Safety

Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.

Safety

Overall safety81/100
Low crime83/100
Personal safety82/100
Night safety77/100
Road safety78/100

Chalon-sur-Saône ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (81/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.

Quality of Life

A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.

Quality of Life

Quality of life84/100
Healthcare87/100
Education83/100
Green space98/100
Cleanliness88/100
Infrastructure86/100
Mobility65/100

Chalon-sur-Saône has a very high quality-of-life estimate (84/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.

Family Friendliness

How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.

Family Friendliness

Family friendliness83/100
Education83/100
Green space98/100
Overall safety81/100

Chalon-sur-Saône scores very high for family living (83/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Digital nomad suitability75/100
Walkability77/100
Cycling66/100
Infrastructure86/100

Chalon-sur-Saône is high for remote workers (75/100), based on connectivity, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

Retirement Suitability

Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.

Retirement Suitability

Retirement suitability79/100
Healthcare87/100
Cleanliness88/100
Outdoor lifestyle57/100

Chalon-sur-Saône is high for retirement (79/100), appealing for healthcare access, a comfortable climate and a clean environment.

Emergency and public safety in Chalon-sur-Saône

Local public safety guidance for Chalon-sur-Saône, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.

Verified
France emergency contacts
ServiceNumberNotes
European emergency11224/7112 reaches police, fire, and ambulance dispatch across the European Union from any phone, free of charge.
Police1724/7
Medical (SAMU)1524/7
Fire (Sapeurs-pompiers)1824/7

For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Chalon-sur-Saône, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the France emergency profile.

Public safety sources

Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.

Healthcare and hospitals in Chalon-sur-Saône

Healthcare context for Chalon-sur-Saône, with national-level information from France where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.

Verified

For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Chalon-sur-Saône, see the France healthcare profile.

Healthcare sources

Each entry above is attributed to an official government, public health, or recognised health-system publisher. Confirm current information directly with these sources.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.

Transport and mobility in Chalon-sur-Saône

Local mobility context for Chalon-sur-Saône, with national-level context from France where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.

Verified

For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Chalon-sur-Saône, see the France transport profile.

Transport sources

Each entry above is attributed to an official transport authority, national operator, airport publisher, or government source. Confirm current information directly with these publishers.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.

Air quality dataset

Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Chalon-sur-Saône. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.

Air quality dataset for Chalon-sur-Saône

Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025

Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location

Source-attributed values for Chalon-sur-Saône will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.

Chalon-sur-Saône air-quality dataset coverage
MetricValueData yearStatus
Air qualityVerified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location.

Data provenance

Source attribution
  • Global City Intelligence — air-quality dataset

    Verified data unavailable
    Publisher
    Global City Intelligence
    Last verified
    2026-05-16

    The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).

Quick answers

Quick, evidence-based answers about Chalon-sur-Saône drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.

Quick answers about Chalon-sur-Saône

Is Chalon-sur-Saône worth visiting?

Yes — excellent quality of life (84/100), with nearby nature such as Saint-Laurent, Île du Château.

Is Chalon-sur-Saône good for families?

Excellent (83/100) on safety, schools and green space.

Is Chalon-sur-Saône affordable?

Around average cost; about €1,750/month for one person (estimate).

When is the best time to visit Chalon-sur-Saône?

Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.

What are Chalon-sur-Saône's main industries?

Mainly tourism, hospitality, manufacturing.

What is the climate in Chalon-sur-Saône?

An oceanic climate, averaging about 13.3°C.

Does Chalon-sur-Saône have universities?

Higher education is good (64/100).

What is healthcare like in Chalon-sur-Saône?

Healthcare access is strong (68/100).

Is Chalon-sur-Saône good for retirement?

Retirement suitability is strong (68/100).

What nature is near Chalon-sur-Saône?

Within ~170 km: Saint-Laurent, Île du Château.

Explore Chalon-sur-Saône modules

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Cost of Living in Chalon-sur-Saône

Chalon-sur-Saône's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.

Air Quality in Chalon-sur-Saône

Chalon-sur-Saône's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.

Energy in Chalon-sur-Saône

Chalon-sur-Saône's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.

Safety in Chalon-sur-Saône

Chalon-sur-Saône's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.

Internet Speed in Chalon-sur-Saône

Chalon-sur-Saône's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.

Climate Risk in Chalon-sur-Saône

Chalon-sur-Saône's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.

City rankings

Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.

Cost of living in Chalon-sur-Saône

Cost of living estimates for Chalon-sur-Saône — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.

Climate in Chalon-sur-Saône

Climate profile for Chalon-sur-Saône — Oceanic climate, annual average 13.3°C, comfort score 71/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.

Economy and jobs in Chalon-sur-Saône

Economy and jobs profile for Chalon-sur-Saône — tourism economy, economy score 73/100, key industries including tourism, hospitality, manufacturing. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.

Universities and education in Chalon-sur-Saône

Education profile for Chalon-sur-Saône — regional education center, education score 62/100, 4 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.

Healthcare and retirement in Chalon-sur-Saône

Healthcare and retirement profile for Chalon-sur-Saône — healthcare access city, healthcare score 68/100, retirement score 68/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.

Visual guide to Chalon-sur-Saône

Source-attributed visual context for Chalon-sur-Saône using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.

Weekend trip planning guide for Chalon-sur-Saône

Weekend trip planning checklist for Chalon-sur-Saône — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.

Estimate a monthly budget for Chalon-sur-Saône

Estimate a monthly budget for Chalon-sur-Saône using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.

Plan a trip budget for Chalon-sur-Saône

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Nearby cities from Chalon-sur-Saône

Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Chalon-sur-Saône. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.

Mâcon, France

Nearby city · about 53 km from Chalon-sur-Saône. Explore Mâcon's city intelligence profile.

Dijon, France

Nearby city · about 62 km from Chalon-sur-Saône. Explore Dijon's city intelligence profile.

Bourg-en-Bresse, France

Nearby city · about 70 km from Chalon-sur-Saône. Explore Bourg-en-Bresse's city intelligence profile.

Besançon, France

Same region · about 102 km from Chalon-sur-Saône. Explore Besançon's city intelligence profile.

Roanne, France

Same region · about 102 km from Chalon-sur-Saône. Explore Roanne's city intelligence profile.

Lyon, France

Same region · about 113 km from Chalon-sur-Saône. Explore Lyon's city intelligence profile.

Villeurbanne, France

Same region · about 113 km from Chalon-sur-Saône. Explore Villeurbanne's city intelligence profile.

Metropolis of Lyon, France

Same region · about 114 km from Chalon-sur-Saône. Explore Metropolis of Lyon's city intelligence profile.

Geneva, Switzerland

Cross-border · about 118 km from Chalon-sur-Saône. Explore Geneva's city intelligence profile.

Moulins, France

Same region · about 119 km from Chalon-sur-Saône. Explore Moulins's city intelligence profile.

Related collections

Regional discovery collections that include Chalon-sur-Saône — named natural regions grouping nearby nature, parks, lakes, coasts, and mountains for local-first day and weekend planning.

Themed collections

Theme-first discovery collections that include Chalon-sur-Saône — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.

Chalon-sur-Saône FAQ

Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Chalon-sur-Saône, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.

Frequently asked questions about Chalon-sur-Saône

Is Chalon-sur-Saône worth visiting?

Chalon-sur-Saône has a very high quality-of-life estimate (84/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Saint-Laurent, Île du Château and Mont Rome within weekend range.

What is it like to live in Chalon-sur-Saône?

Chalon-sur-Saône has a very high quality-of-life estimate (84/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 84/100 for overall quality of life.

How much does it cost to live in Chalon-sur-Saône?

A single resident of Chalon-sur-Saône spends roughly €1,750 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near €931. Overall the city is around average cost for France. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.

What should I know about moving to Chalon-sur-Saône?

Plan for around-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Chalon-sur-Saône is high for remote workers (75/100), based on connectivity, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

What is the job market like in Chalon-sur-Saône?

Chalon-sur-Saône's labour market is strong, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, technology and manufacturing. Chalon-sur-Saône has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in tourism, hospitality and manufacturing.

Is Chalon-sur-Saône good for digital nomads and remote work?

Chalon-sur-Saône offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 80/100.

What are the education options in Chalon-sur-Saône?

Chalon-sur-Saône is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Economics, Law and Medicine.

Is Chalon-sur-Saône a good place to study?

Chalon-sur-Saône offers a moderate student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, strong quality of life and good connectivity.

What is healthcare like in Chalon-sur-Saône?

Chalon-sur-Saône has solid baseline healthcare access, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 68/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.

Is Chalon-sur-Saône a good place to retire?

Chalon-sur-Saône offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 68/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.

What is the climate like in Chalon-sur-Saône?

Chalon-sur-Saône has an oceanic climate, averaging about 13.3°C annually with roughly 781 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jun.

Is Chalon-sur-Saône a safe place to live?

Chalon-sur-Saône ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (81/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.

How easy is it to get around Chalon-sur-Saône?

Chalon-sur-Saône indexes a walkability score of 77 and a cycling score of 66 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.

What nature and outdoor places are near Chalon-sur-Saône?

Nature destinations within about 170 km of Chalon-sur-Saône include Saint-Laurent, Île du Château and Mont Rome. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.

Is Chalon-sur-Saône good for families?

Chalon-sur-Saône scores very high for family living (83/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.

What outdoor activities are there around Chalon-sur-Saône?

Chalon-sur-Saône rates 57/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 98/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Saint-Laurent, Île du Château and Mont Rome supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.

Interpretation

Use the Chalon-sur-Saône profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in France and across Western Europe, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations. Its standout dimensions are air quality (81/100) and climate risk (79/100). The area most worth watching is cost of living (49/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.

Country context is available on the France country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Chalon-sur-Saône appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.

Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.

Sources

4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.