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La Grande Saline - Musée du Sel
Discover the secrets of salt mining that date back to the Middle Ages at the La Grande Saline - Musée du Sel museum. Learn how "white gold" (salt) was obtained by artificial evaporation of seawater, as opposed to salt marshes, and look at illustrations depicting the different techniques to draw and pump the water. Galleries with testimonies, audio commentaries, and a collection of historical objects are still housed in the original historical building. Put La Grande Saline - Musée du Sel at the forefront of your travel plans using our Salins-les-Bains journey maker app.
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La Grande Saline - Musée du Sel reviews
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Really interesting visit, and beautiful historic town. We got an English tour which is at 12.30, with a very informative and friendly guide.
Really interesting visit, and beautiful historic town. We got an English tour which is at 12.30, with a very informative and friendly guide. more »
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A truly wonderful experience into the past! Salins-les-Bains was a very important city in this area for its work with "white gold" - our everyday table salt. Our guide for the tour of the salt...
A truly wonderful experience into the past! Salins-les-Bains was a very important city in this area for its work with "white gold" - our everyday table salt. Our guide for the tour of the salt... more »
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Very interesting tour of the old saltworks that's have been here for hundreds of years. Visit was super well done and the guide was great
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I truly recommend the guided tour. We learned a lot. Thanks
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