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Synagogue of Chalon-sur-Saône

Practical info

Type of location: Synagogue

Synagogue of Chalon-sur-Saône

10 rue de Germigny, 71100 Chalon-sur-Saône

Chalon-sur-Saône – Consistoire Régional de Lyon (consistoireregionaldelyon.org)

Historical description

Chalon-sur-Saône

The presence of Chalonnais Jews dates to at least the 9th century, according to period documents relating to forced conversions. Some dating from the 12th century evoke the profession of winegrower exercised in particular by Jews from Chalon. The Jewish community ... Read more