Salins-les-Bains, Thermal spa town in Jura, France
Salins-les-Bains is a thermal spa town set in a narrow valley of the Jura region, with the Furieuse River running through its center. Located at about 350 meters elevation between two hills, it features therapeutic facilities that use mineral-rich water from natural springs.
This place began as a Roman settlement called Salinae Sequanorum and grew into the second largest town in the Franche-Comté region during medieval times, driven by salt production. That industry remained the foundation of prosperity for over 800 years until it ended in 1962.
The Great Saltworks, recognized as UNESCO World Heritage in 2009, shaped the identity of this place for centuries through salt production. Today, visitors can walk through the old facilities and see how this industry defined daily life here.
The spa offers thermal baths and therapeutic treatments year-round for visitors seeking wellness. The town is compact and walkable, with hotels and restaurants conveniently situated throughout, making it easy to navigate during your stay.
The mineral springs here contain both sodium chloride and gypsum, giving the water special therapeutic qualities found nowhere else. This rare combination makes the springs medically valued and sets this spa apart from other European thermal resorts.
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