Admission to the Royal Saltworks at Arc-et-Senans

A ticket to one of the largest saltworks in Europe

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With this ticket, you'll be able to explore the Royal Saltworks at Arc-et-Senans. The site was built by Nicolas Ledoux under the order of Louis XV and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982.

During your visit, you'll discover the scale of one of the largest saltworks in Europe, once devoted to the exploitation of salt in Franche-Comté. Additionally, you'll be provided with access to the HistoPad, an augmented reality that will plunge you into the heart of the 18th-century saltworks. You'll also get to tour around the permanent exhibition and the museum of the architect Claude-Nicolas Ledoux, where you can see his other models and projects.

Your ticket also includes access to the gardens and the Garden Festival from June to October.

Why Visit

  • Visit to the largest saltworks in Europe listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Access to HistoPad 3D virtual reality for a more enhanced tour of the sites
  • Chance to admire the models of the French architect Claude Nicolas Ledoux

What's included

  • Admission to the Royal Saltworks
  • Admission to permanent collections & temporary exhibitions
  • Admission to the Garden Festival (June to October)
  • HistoPad 3D virtual reality

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Guide services

    Languages spoken by guide

    English (UK)
    German
    French
    Portuguese
    Russian
    Korean
    Japanese
    Simplified Chinese
    Italian
    Spanish

    Additional information

    Please note that dogs on a leash are allowed in the Royal Saltworks enclosure but forbidden inside the buildings.

    You are allowed to bring your own picnic.

    Please note that the operational hours of the venue are as follows:

    - April–June and September–October: 09:00–18:00

    - July–August: 09:00–19:00

    Location

    Admission to the Royal Saltworks at Arc-et-Senans
    Saline Royale d'Arc-et-Senans, Grande Rue, Arc Et Senans, 25610
    Please present your voucher at the entrance of the Royal Saltworks to redeem your ticket.

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