The town of Saulieu is known, among other things, for its famous hotel and restaurant: Le Relais Bernard Loiseau. It is a very pleasant town bordering the Morvan Regional Natural Park. Animal sculptor François Pompon was born in the town and a museum is dedicated to him.
Bernard Loiseau, renowned Michelin-starred chef, died on February 24, 2003 in Saulieu, is a French chef and restaurateur of the gourmet restaurant Relais Bernard Loiseau, in Saulieu.