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Things to see in Salins-les-Bains (France): 47 places and when to go
Salins-les-Bains is a town in France, and this site lists 47 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (18), History (15), Nature (8). The best known are Royal Saltworks at Arc-et-Senans, Salines de Salins-les-Bains and Mont Poupet. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 20. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 46.9452, 5.8796
- Places
- 47 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (18) · History (15) · Nature (8) · Temples (4) · Museums and art (3) · Hiking (3)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, 149 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mont Poupet, at 851 m.
What to see in Salins-les-Bains
The places in and around Salins-les-Bains, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Royal Saltworks at Arc-et-SenansHistory13 km
- Salines de Salins-les-BainsMuseum882 m
- Mont PoupetNature · Mountains2.9 km
- Château PécauldCastle and wine museum in France9.2 km
- Hôtel de ville d'ArboisHistory9.4 km
- Tour GlorietteHistory · Architecture9.4 km
- Château BontempsCastle in France9.5 km
- Église Saint-Just d'ArboisChurch located in Jura, in France9.5 km
- Grotte des PlanchesPrehistoric and touristic cave in eastern France8.8 km
- Maison paternelle de PasteurMuseum in France9.4 km
- Chapelle Notre-Dame-Libératrice de Salins-les-BainsChapel located in Jura, in France657 m
- Château d'ArcCastle13 km
- Château de BartheransManor house11 km
- Château de VaulgrenantHistory5.0 km
- Creux BillardCave10 km
- église Saint-Anatoile de Salins-les-BainsChurch located in Jura, in France1.1 km
- Grotte SarrazineCave10 km
- Grottes des MoidonsCave in France13 km
- Maison Renaissance d'ÉchayHouse in Échay, France12 km
- Mont BegonMountain in France4.3 km
- Taillanderie de Nans-sous-Sainte-AnneMuseum9.3 km
- Pont de Port-LesneyBridge in France7.8 km
- Brasserie Vachement JuraBrewery5.3 km
- Cellier de GenneWinery7.6 km
And the other 23, by what you come to do:
- Temples: chapelle Notre-Dame-de-l'Ermitage d'Arbois
- Food and drink: Domaine de la Pinte, Domaine Désiré Petit, Domaine Dugois, Domaine Foret, Domaine Fumey-Chatelain, Domaine Jacques Tissot, Domaine Jaques Tissot, Domaine Ratte, Fruitière Vinicole d'Arbois, Gérard Servant, Jacques Tissot, La Cave de la Reine Jeanne, La Franche, La Jurassique, La Marmite des géants, Morgane Turlier Vin nature
- Nature: Reculée Du Cul Des Forges, Verger conservatoire « Les croqueurs de pommes »
- Hot springs: ThermaSalina
- Hiking: Via Cluny variante Dole Etape 2, Via Cluny variante Dole Etape 3, Via Cluny variante Dole Etape 4
When to go to Salins-les-Bains
The best time to visit Salins-les-Bains is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:43
- FebPossible10:03
- MarBest time11:36
- AprBest time13:22
- MayBest time14:51
- JunBest time15:40
- JulBest time15:20
- AugBest time14:02
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:37
- NovPossible9:06
- DecPossible8:20
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 20. In April, 47 of the 47 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Salins-les-Bains
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 149 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Flagey17 places21 km
- Syam25 places27 km
- Arlay53 places33 km
- Besançon35 places34 km
- Taxenne12 places34 km
- Valllorbe30 places44 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Salins-les-Bains?
The best known: Royal Saltworks at Arc-et-Senans, Salines de Salins-les-Bains, Mont Poupet, Château Pécauld, Hôtel de ville d'Arbois. In all, 47 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Salins-les-Bains?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 20.
How do you get to Salins-les-Bains?
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 149 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Salins-les-Bains as the destination and these 47 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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