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Entrance ticket to the Royal Saltworks

Discover the exceptional architecture of the Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans, built by Nicolas Ledoux under the order of Louis XV and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982.Thanks to the HistoPad, an augmented reality visit will plunge you into the heart of the 18th-century saltworks. You'll be awestruck by the size and majesty of one of the largest saltworks in Europe which was once devoted to the exploitation of salt in Franche-Comté.Continue your visit with the permanent salt exhibition, the beautiful museum of the architect Claude-Nicolas Ledoux where his models and other projects are exhibited, or with the immersive Center of Lights, dedicated to this UNESCO World Heritage.At the heart of a 13-hectare park, a visit to the saltworks would not be complete without its 30 gardens ! In the first semi-circle, they have been thougt around the plant under different aspects. From June, find in the Huge Circle the Garden Festival and its thematic plots.All year round, experience intensely many events at the Royal Saltworks.

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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time. no refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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Discover the exceptional architecture of the royal saltworks of arc-et-senans, built by nicolas ledoux under the order of louis xv and designated a unesco world heritage site in 1982, thanks to the histopad, an augmented reality visit will plunge you into the heart of the 18th-century saltworks. you'll be awestruck by the size and majesty of one of the largest saltworks in europe which was once devoted to the exploitation of salt in franche-comté, continue your visit with the permanent salt exhibition, the beautiful museum of the architect claude-nicolas ledoux where his models and other projects are exhibited, or with the immersive center of lights, dedicated to this unesco world heritage, at the heart of a 13-hectare park, a visit to the saltworks would not be complete without its 30 gardens ! in the first semi-circle, they have been thougt around the plant under different aspects. from june, find in the huge circle the garden festival and its thematic plots, all year round, experience intensely many events at the royal saltworks.

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  • Use a histopad for an enhanced tour of the royal saltworks
  • opening hours: from april to june and september-october from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm; july-august from 9.00 am to 7.00 pm; from november to march from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm. closed on 25 december and 1 january
  • not allowed:
  • dogs on a leash are allowed in the royal saltworks enclosure but forbidden inside the buildings
  • admire the models of the french architect claude nicolas ledoux
  • know in advance:
  • bringing your own picnic
  • get a 360° immersive view over the site with interactive 3d objects
  • visit one of the largest saltworks in europe listed as a unesco world heritage site
  • the histopad is available in 10 languages: french, english, german, portuguese, russian, korean, chinese, japanese, italian, and spanish
  • embark on a amazing journey across centuries and continents, in 3d immersion in unesco world heritages sites.

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Visitors consistently mention the excellent service, knowledgeable guides, and memorable experiences. The tour holds an impressive average review score of 9.0 out of 10.0 based on 6 verified traveler reviews, reflecting its strong reputation among guests.
Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Entrance ticket to the Royal Saltworks are as follows: A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time. no refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time. Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the activity description.
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