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Art & CultureMusée Nicéphore Niépce
Chalon-sur-Saône · Saône-et-Loire · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
European Heritage Days 2026
9 animations free on 18-20 September
Arièle Bonzon, Infinitif, Repriser le temps
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Vente de tirages photographiques par la société des amis du musée Nicéphore Niépce
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Consultation d'originaux exceptionnellement sortis des réserves
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Source: European Heritage Days programme / OpenAgenda · synced 28 August at 10:34
The Nicéphore Niépce Museum is a photography museum located in Chalon-sur-Saône, in Saône-et-Loire. It is dedicated to the history and issues of photography, with collections comprising more than 20,000 photographs. The museum regularly offers temporary exhibitions and guided tours, and has documentary resources accessible online through its website archivesniepce.com. It also hosts off-site projects and places emphasis on visitor engagement. The establishment operates according to seasonal hours, with weekly closure on Tuesdays and public holidays.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 10:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- 10:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 10:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00
- Friday
- 10:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
28 Quai des Messageries
Phone number
+33 3 85 48 41 98Official website
museeniepce.comGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
About 20 min walk from station Chalon-sur-Saône (or 5 min by car).
Nearest station
About 20 min walk from station Chalon-sur-Saône (or 5 min by car).
Parking
On-site parking.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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