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Grande Saline de Salins-les-Bains

The Grande Saline de Salins-les-Bains presents the technical side of salt production, from brine extraction and pumping to evaporation. A surface visit offers an introduction without descending into the underground gallery.

Grande Saline de Salins-les-Bains
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What makes it special

  • Wells, galleries and pumping mechanisms explain how brine was extracted.
  • The evaporation building completes the account of salt production.
  • Interpretive resources offer an introduction to the underground areas without going down.
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Profile updated: 08/10/2026