He proposed the construction of a new production plant. It therefore appeared that it was easier to transport salt water to the forest than large quantities of wood to the mines of Salins-les-Bains. It was Claude Nicolas Ledoux, architect of the king, who identified the significant potential of the Forest of Chaux, near the villages of Arc and Senans (then separated). In 1767, a Commission for the saltworks of the Lorraine and Franche-Comté regions was designated to assess the main forestry surroundings. But by the 18th century, the timber resources around the village were depleted. The saltworks of Salins-les-Bains, active for hundreds of years, consumed large amounts of fuel for evaporating brine and salt crystallization. The economic importance of salt was vital for everyone. Starting from the Middle Ages, the state levied a heavy, unpopular tax on the sale of salt, which fed directly into the state coffers. Since ancient times it has allowed the preservation of food, especially meat and fish. Salt has always been vitally important to man, which earned it the nickname "white gold". History History of the Royal Salworks of Arc et Senans Guided tour on Ipad adapted, on rent (€5) or download the app "Radio Fantôme" on Apple Store or Google Play (€3.99, in French).Īudio guides adapted (only in French), workshops, booklet-game and discovery trail. to 6 p.m.Īudioguide for smartphone with the app "Saline Royale" to download on Apple Store or Google Play, price: €1.66. to 5 p.m.Īpril, May, June, September and October: 9 a.m. Family pack: €27.ĭiscounts for the entrance fee of the Royal Saltworks upon presentation of an entrance ticket from the Great Saltworks of Salins-les-Bains. General Information About the Royal Salworks of Arc et Senansįull price / reduced price: €10.50 / €9 / 16 to 25 years old: €7 / 6 to 15 years old: €5.50.
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