Salins-les-Bains: Museums, Exhibitions & Discounts

Salins-les-Bains is a historic town in eastern France, renowned for its salt production heritage that spans over 1,200 years. Located in the Jura department of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, the town's identity is deeply connected to its salt works, which were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009.

The town developed around its salt springs, which were exploited from the Middle Ages until 1962. The architecture of Salins-les-Bains reflects its prosperous past, with notable buildings from various historical periods. The town's cultural heritage is preserved in several historical sites, including the Great Saltworks, which now serves as a museum showcasing the traditional salt production methods and the town's industrial history. The thermal baths, utilizing the same salt-rich water, continue to be an important feature of the town.