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Saône-et-Loire
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Diverse landscapes, the Morvan mountains (with its famous "Roche de Solutré"), plus a rich heritage featuring abbeys (including Cluny), castles (Pierre-de-Bresse, Cormatin), and even some ancient ruins (Bibracte and Autun) are the department’s main tourist attractions.
Overview
Key facts
- Type of place: department.
- Location:
- Department code: 71.
- Bordering departments:
- Prefecture: Mâcon.
- Sub-prefectures: Autun, Chalon-sur-Saône, Charolles, Louhans.
- Number of communes: 567.
- Population: 555,788 inhabitants (2014).
- Area: 8,575 km².
- Density: 65 inhabitants/km².
- Highest point:
- Lowest point:
- Coastline: 0 km; no maritime access.
- Highlights (out of ): Nature / ; Culture ; Relaxation-holidays
- Website: http://www.bourgogne-du-sud.com
Climate and weather
Tourism
Diverse landscapes, the Morvan mountains (with its famous "Roche de Solutré"), plus a rich heritage featuring abbeys (including Cluny), castles (Pierre-de-Bresse, Cormatin), and even some ancient ruins (Bibracte and Autun) are the department’s main tourist attractions.