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La Grande Saline - Musée du Sel, Salins-les-Bains

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World heritage site · Specialty Museum · Landmark

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Discover the secrets of salt mining that date back to the Middle Ages at the La Grande Saline - Musée du Sel museum. Learn how "white gold" (salt) was obtained by artificial evaporation of seawater, as opposed to salt marshes, and look at illustrations depicting the different techniques to draw and pump the water. Galleries with testimonies, audio commentaries, and a collection of historical objects are still housed in the original historical building. Put La Grande Saline - Musée du Sel at the forefront of your travel plans using our Salins-les-Bains journey maker app.

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4.5

By Vanessa L

Really interesting visit, and beautiful historic town. We got an English tour which is at 12.30, with a very informative and friendly guide.

Really interesting visit, and beautiful historic town. We got an English tour which is at 12.30, with a very informative and friendly guide. more »
By William P

A truly wonderful experience into the past! Salins-les-Bains was a very important city in this area for its work with "white gold" - our everyday table salt. Our guide for the tour of the salt...

A truly wonderful experience into the past! Salins-les-Bains was a very important city in this area for its work with "white gold" - our everyday table salt. Our guide for the tour of the salt... more »
By virginiaw676

We had a fascinating visit to The Saltworks and an excellent guided tour (included in the entry price) all in English. The guide was so informative and kept our attention throughout the hour. The...

We had a fascinating visit to The Saltworks and an excellent guided tour (included in the entry price) all in English. The guide was so informative and kept our attention throughout the hour. The... more »

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By Mischa Kriens

Very interesting tour of the old saltworks that's have been here for hundreds of years. Visit was super well done and the guide was great

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By Mathieu PETIT

I truly recommend the guided tour. We learned a lot. Thanks

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By Thijmen Bos

Museum is interesting. For non-French speakers, avoid most of the tours as it’s only available in English at certain times.

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By M H

If you want to contract the Corona Virus, that might be your place. Too many people are admitted and stuffed in a small space without ventilation and physical distance for about half an hour, that’s a no go nowadays. Interesting places to see, but very talkative guide so a bit boring for kids. Currently no guides in German.

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By Timothée Gazé

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