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Salins-les-Bains
Salins-les-Bains is found north-east of Poligny in the Franche-Comte region of France, near Arbois.
A spa town and salt producing centre in the Jura, it is at the bottom of a deep valley, through which flows the River Furieuse, and watched over by two forts (Fort St André and Fort Belin) - these are due to the valley position of the town which was once a key strategic spot on the road to Switzerland.
Salins-les-Bains is best known for its salt mines - the old workings are now open to the public where you can see the vast workings of the underground chambers (a UNESCO world heritage site), and various paraphernalia associated with its extraction.
It is hard for us now to imagine how important and valuable salt was a few centuries ago, when it was crucial for much food preservation, but by the 17th century it was one of the most sought after products available, and control of its production made the local Chalon family very rich and powerful.
Nearby: to the east of the town, in a lovely verdant spot, the river Lison emerges as a waterfall from the bottom of a cliff.
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Places to visit - Salins-les-Bains
Some of the closer places are listed below (distances from Salins-les-Bains are approximate and direct - as the crow flies. Only places listed on the france this way site are shown!)
- Arbois Town in Jura at 12 km
- Baume-les-Messieurs Most beautiful village at 36 km
- Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans World Heritage Site at 14 km
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