Royal Saltworks at Arc-et-Senans
Royal Saltworks at Arc-et-Senans, 18th century saltworks in Arc-et-Senans, France
The Royal Saltworks features a semicircular complex of stone buildings with symmetrical structures surrounding a central director's residence within a 13-hectare park.
Commissioned by King Louis XV and constructed between 1775 and 1779, the saltworks produced 40,000 quintals of salt annually until its closure in 1895.
The site presents five permanent exhibitions highlighting salt production methods, regional traditions, and architectural innovations through the Ledoux Museum and Salt Stories.
Located 100 meters from Arc-et-Senans train station, the saltworks opens daily from 9:00 to 18:00 and provides digital interactive tours through HistoPad technology.
The facility contains thirty different themed gardens that integrate with the industrial heritage site, creating a connection between manufacturing history and natural spaces.
Location: Arc-et-Senans
Architects: Claude Nicolas Ledoux
Part of: From the Great Saltworks of Salins-les-Bains to the Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans, the Production of Open-pan Salt
Opening Hours: 9:00-18:00
Phone: +33381544500
Email: contact@salineroyale.com
Website: https://salineroyale.com
GPS coordinates: 47.03278,5.77778
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:37
The Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region contains historical sites, from ancient abbeys to nature reserves. This French region displays medieval castles, Renaissance palaces, geological formations, and architectural monuments. The landscape includes vineyards, river valleys, and mountain ranges. The region provides insights into French history through its architecture, gardens, and archaeological sites.
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