Charolles
Charolles gave its name to the Charolais breed of cattle and is also known for its faïence pottery — a small Burgundian town in Saône-et-Loire where two rivers meet and branch into canals throughout the centre, earning it the local nickname "Venice of the Charolais." The capital of the County of Charolais in the 13th century, it passed through the hands of the Dukes of Burgundy and later the Habsburgs before joining the French royal domain in the 18th century.
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- Population3,323
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 26 km16 mi
Nearest airports
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Charolles: quick answers
Where is Charolles?
Charolles is in Saône-et-Loire, France, about 44 km28 miles in a straight line from Mâcon.
How do you get to Charolles?
The nearest airport is L'Hôpital-le-Mercier, Saône-et-Loire (SYT), about 38 min away by road. The nearest train station is Paray-le-Monial, about 16 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Charolles?
The warmest month is July, averaging 20°C69°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 3°C38°F. The wettest month is November, with about 103 mm4.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Charolles?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 museums, 8 restaurants, 1 café and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Charolles?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Cluny, Roanne and Tournus. Charolles is listed among the day trips from Lyon.