At the heart of nature bathed in autumnal warmth, come and join us as we follow in the footsteps of the history of salt and explore the various trails between Salins-les-Bains, Port-Lesney and Arc-et-Senans, to arrive at the Saline royale.
Novice and experienced trail runners, several routes are available to you ▼
A sporty and varied route that follows much of the route of the old brine pipeline between the two saltworks, through the Furieuse and Loue valleys.
The Gabelous Race starts at Port Lesney and reaches the Saline royale along the Via Salina route. A race through forests and vineyards. For those who prefer a lighter challenge, opt for the hike and explore the country lanes of Jura and Doubs.
Take part in a labelled Nordic walking race or sign up for the open to simply discover this popular sport.
The Saline royale, in collaboration with ICONEM, continues to redesign its visit route with its new immersive 3D space, unique in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, promising you an unforgettable experience. Discover an entire part of a heritage left to Humanity and explore the universe of the The Enlightenment Centre. . Through eight minute films, to the limits […]
From the horizons of the Vosges to the white latitudes of the far north, contemplate the wilderness of nature. Living moments captured by the wildlife photographer Vincent Munier. Through 70 large photographs – Arctic wolf, snow leopard, polar bear, stag, etc. – observe the animal in silence and enter its world discreetly. This inspiring […]
Since June 2022, the Saline royale has been reinventing itself around the Vast Circle project: the unique evolution of a UNESCO site into an island of biodiversity that positions the Saline royale as a planetary garden school combining experimentation, the circular economy, education and high environmental quality, with 13 hectares and 30 gardens to visit. […]
In the new Claude-Nicolas Ledoux hall, attend concerts by young talents and teachers at the Saline royale Academy, an international academy backed by the company Music@mpus, which aims to train the best musicians of tomorrow. Since it was launched in 2020, several academy weeks have taken place in the Saline royale with internationally-renowned teachers […]
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