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Overview
Discover the exceptional architecture of the Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans, built by Nicolas Ledoux under the order of Louis XV and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982.Thanks to the HistoPad, an augmented reality visit will plunge you into the heart of the 18th-century saltworks. You'll be awestruck by the size and majesty of one of the largest saltworks in Europe which was once devoted to the exploitation of salt in Franche-Comté.Continue your visit with the permanent salt exhibition, the beautiful museum of the architect Claude-Nicolas Ledoux where his models and other projects are exhibited, or with the immersive Center of Lights, dedicated to this UNESCO World Heritage.At the heart of a 13-hectare park, a visit to the saltworks would not be complete without its 30 gardens ! In the first semi-circle, they have been thougt around the plant under different aspects. From June, find in the Huge Circle the Garden Festival and its thematic plots.All year round, experience intensely many events at the Royal Saltworks.
Operated by
Saline Royale d'Arc et Senans
Location
Show your voucher at the entrance of the Royal Saltworks to collect your ticket and the HistoPad.
Address
Grande Rue, 25610 Arc-et-Senans, France
Experience
Inclusions
- Entrance ticket to the Royal Saltworks
- Access to permanent collections and temporary exhibitions
- Admission to the Garden Festival from June to October
- HistoPad 3D virtual reality available in 10 languages
Venues
- The Royal Saltworks
The Royal Saltworks is a historic building at Arc-et-Senans located at the foot of Jura mountains in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. This masterpiece was built between 1775 and 1779 by Claude-Nicolas Ledoux, a visionary architect in the Enlightenment period. This architectural heritage listed as one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites is a unique monument that remains a rare example of industrial history.
Additional Information
- Know in advance:
- The HistoPad is available in 10 languages: French, English, German, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, and Spanish
- Visit one of the largest saltworks in Europe listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Dogs on a leash are allowed in the Royal Saltworks enclosure but forbidden inside the buildings
- Use a HistoPad for an enhanced tour of the Royal Saltworks
- Opening hours: from April to June and September-October from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm; July-August from 9.00 am to 7.00 pm; from November to March from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm. Closed on 25 December and 1 January
- Get a 360° immersive view over the site with interactive 3D objects
- Not allowed:
- Bringing your own picnic
- Admire the models of the French architect Claude Nicolas Ledoux
- Embark on a amazing journey across centuries and continents, in 3D immersion in UNESCO World heritages sites.
Extras Available
If the displayed extras are not bookable via our website, you can book and pay locally within the destination
With audioguide
Guide Languages
English
Portuguese
Japanese
Chinese
Russian
Korean
Spanish
German
Italian
French
Dutch
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.