Cultural season - Saline Royale

The Enlightenment Centre

Embark on a amazing journey across centuries and continents, in 3D immersion in UNESCO World Heritage sites.

UNTIL 9 MARCH 2025 Family

“On the Lookout” exhibition – Photographs by Vincent Munier

From the Vosges to the far north, observe the Arctic fox, the stag, the polar bear or the snow leopard in their environment and contemplate the wilderness of nature.

25 FEBRUARY - 1ST MARCH Concerts & Shows

Concerts by the Saline Royale Academy

Auditions and concerts at the academies, open to the public, with the great masters of classical music and pre-professional students.

APRIL 27 - NOVEMBER 9 Temporary exhibitions

Corto Maltese exhibition – A world of adventures

On the 30th anniversary of the death of his creator Hugo Pratt, (re)discover the famous comic strip character Corto Maltese for an exotic and fascinating journey around the world.

1 JUNE - 19 OCTOBER Family

Gardens Festival – Hooky school

For its 25th edition, the whole family can discover playful, interactive gardens designed to reconnect children with nature and develop their senses. A gateway to dreams and imagination. More than a garden, an experience.

SUMMER 2025 Concerts & Shows

Nights at the Saline

Experience a unique summer's night at the Saline royale: visit, dinner / picnic and monumental screenings of the Hugo Pratt universe in the Enlightenment Centre.

14 & 25 AUGUST Concerts & Shows

Concert by the Orchestre Français des Jeunes

In summer residence at the Saline royale, 100 musicians play on stage in the West Bern, conducted by Estonian Kristiina Poska, musical director of the Orchestre Français des Jeunes.

SUNDAY 14 SEPTEMBER Concerts & Shows

Concert by Orchestre of Dijon-Bourgogne

Concert by Orchestre of Dijon-Bourgogne, in co-production with the Festival International de Besançon Franche-Comté, in the Claude-Nicolas Ledoux hall.

20 & 21 SEPTEMBER Family

European Heritage Days

The Saline royale invites visitors to explore its architecture, history, 13-hectare park and new developments. A visit enriched with activities focusing on the exhibitions and nature.

SUNDAY 5 OCTOBER Family

The 2 Salines Trail

From the Grande Saline in Salins-les-Bains to the Saline royale, this Trail is an invitation to discover the emblematic landscapes of Doubs and Jura through several routes accessible to everyone.

18 & 19 OCTOBER Gardens

Plant fair

The not-to-miss Salines royale Plant Fair is an autumnal escapade in the wooded grounds of a UNESCO site. 100 exhibitors sell plants, jewellery, decorations and 100% local products.