71000

71000 is a five-digit postal code used in France. It denotes the city of Chalon-sur-Saône, located in the Saône-et-Loire department within the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. In the French postal code system, the first two digits identify the department (71 for Saône-et-Loire), while the remaining digits help narrow the delivery area. The code is assigned by La Poste and is used for mail delivery, logistics, and address records. The 71000 designation generally covers Chalon-sur-Saône proper and parts of its urban periphery.

Chalon-sur-Saône sits along the Saône River and has a historic city center with notable architectural and cultural features. The city serves as a local economic and administrative center within the department. The 71000 code is one of several postal codes in Saône-et-Loire; nearby communes may use different five-digit codes starting with 71. While primarily associated with Chalon-sur-Saône, the code supports mail routing and services for addresses within its designated area.

In summary, 71000 identifies a central French urban area linked to Chalon-sur-Saône, reflecting how French postal codes encode department and local geography for efficient mail handling.