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Saline royale
d'Arc-et-Senans

UNESCO World Heritage

The Saline royale is a salt factory, commissioned by Louis XV, between 1775 and 1779, built by the architect Claude-Nicolas Ledoux.

In a 13-hectare park, enjoy an incredible experience… Contemplate UNESCO sites from around the world in the Center of Lights, visit permanent and temporary exhibitions, explore 30 gardens and enjoy a rich program of cultural events, all year long.

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Opening times
Prices
Access
French, English, German,...
On-site dining in season
Two free car parks and a dedicated cycle park
Disabled access
Opening times

  • November to March : 10am – 5pm

  • April, May, June, September and October : 9am – 6pm

  • July and August : 9am – 7pm

  • Closed on 25/12 and 01/ 01

 

⏳ Length of visit : between 2 and 3 hours.

🦮 Dogs are permitted on leads on the premises of the Saline royale but are not allowed inside the buildings.

1 April to 31 October
  • Adult : € 15
  • Adult concessions : € 13
    16-25 year-olds, students, job seekers, recipients of minimum social benefits, visitors by train, partner works councils.
  • Child from 6 to 15 years : € 10
  • Child under 6 : free
  • Family rate (2 adults + 2 to 5 children between 6 and 15 years) : € 42
  • Disabled visitors : € 13
    Visits with Braille signs + visit aids at reception. Wheelchairs for disabled people (free access to the Saline).

 

Accepted payment methods :

Cash, bank card (excluding American Express), cheque, holiday vouchers, UP culture vouchers, Kadéos vouchers and gift cards (excluding Kadéos Select)

 

From 1 November to 31 March
  • Adult : € 13
  • Adult concessions : € 12
    16-25 year-olds, students, job seekers, recipients of minimum social benefits, visitors by train, partner works councils.
  • Child from 6 to 15 years : € 9
  • Child under 6 : free
  • Family rate (2 adults + 2 to 5 children between 6 and 15 years) : € 42
  • Disabled visitors : € 12
    Visits with Braille signs + visit aids at reception. Wheelchairs for disabled people (free access to the Saline).

 

Accepted payment methods :

Cash, bank card (excluding American Express), cheque, holiday vouchers, UP culture vouchers, Kadéos vouchers and gift cards (excluding Kadéos Select)

 

Access

ADRESS

EPCC Saline Royale
Grande rue, 25610 Arc-et-Senans

NEARBY TOWNS

Besançon (35km), Dole (30km)

TRAIN STATION

  • TER Arc-et-Senans 100 metres away. On presentation of your TER ticket to Arc-et-Senans dated less than 48 hours (or your season ticket), benefit from a reduced rate
  • High-speed train from Paris: 2 hours 20; from Lausanne: 1 hour 30; TER direct from Lyon: 2 hours 20.

AIRPORT

Mulhouse-Bâle, Genève, Dôle/Tavaux et Lyon

ROAD

A36 exit Gendrey/Saline royale, A39 exit Poligny

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A UNESCO World Heritage

A UNESCO World Heritage

The Saline royale of Arc-et-Senans was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1982. It is the masterpiece of Claude Nicolas Ledoux (1736-1806), a visionary architect of the Age of Enlightenment.

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The exhibitions

The exhibitions

5 permanent exhibitions (the Center of Lights, the Pavilion of Traditions, the Ledoux Museum, Salt Stories, Site Memories) and temporary exhibitions whose theme changes each year.

The permanent exhibitions
The temporary exhibitions

The gardens

The gardens

The new 13-hectare landscaping “Un Cercle immense” allows the visitors to walk around the gardens in motion, in the themed gardens and the Gardens Festival.

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HistoPad Tour

HistoPad Tour

The Saline royale offers a digital and fun tour for families.

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Program

Temporary exhibitions

Exhibition Lux Salina – The People’s Caravan

DECEMBER 19 – MARCH 15
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Exhibition Lux Salina – The People’s Caravan

Looking back on 10 years of performances and human adventure created by Dominique Landucci about the history of the Saline royale.

DECEMBER 19 – MARCH 15
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Concerts - Classical music

Concert by the Paris International Music Academy

SUNDAY MARCH 22nd
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Concert by the Paris International Music Academy

As part of the Tempo XXI programme, the Paris International Music Academy is dedicating an exceptional weekend to contemporary music on 21 and 22 March 2026 at the Saline royale. This highlight event brings together an intensive workshop and a concert centred on major figures of 20th- and 21st-century music, affirming the central role of […]

SUNDAY MARCH 22nd
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Concerts - Contemporary music

M.A.O Cormontreuil

SUNDAY, MAY 24
6:30 PM • Contemporary Music
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M.A.O Cormontreuil

On stage, the trio delivers a tight, high-energy set, conceived as a live indie house mixtape, where tracks flow seamlessly into one another through electronic transitions. The tempo gradually builds throughout the performance, rising from 90 to 150 BPM before reaching its climax.

SUNDAY, MAY 24
6:30 PM • Contemporary Music
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Entertainment

Tempus Floris – Flower time

JUNE 20th and 21rst
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Tempus Floris – Flower time

Tempus Floris, c'est une invitation pour les amateurs de fleurs à flâner, ressentir et s'émerveiller.

JUNE 20th and 21rst
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Concerts - Classical music

Adami Classical Talents in Concert

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1st
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Adami Classical Talents in Concert

Attend the final residency concert of the Adami Talents - a unique evening not to be missed.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1st
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Activities

The Saline activities

Hotel

Hotel

A 3-star hotel within a UNESCO monument. 31 bedrooms. When night falls, the Saline royale shows off its new lighting.

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Restauration

Restauration

Take a break during your visit ! At lunchtime, treat yourself to a break during your visit. Regional tastes and flavours can be enjoyed on the terrace or

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Corporate center

Corporate center

For years, the Saline royale has been a place for meetings and creation. Certified a Heritage Site for Culture in 1972 and in keeping with its history as a centre for reflecting on the future, it is the ideal venue for bringing colleagues together, thinking about strategies and sharing team-building moments.

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Gift shop / Bookshop

Gift shop / Bookshop

A bookshop which offers more than 6,000 book and object references linked to architecture, the history of salt, gardens, the 18th century…

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