Salins-les-Bains (French pronunciation: [salɛ̃ le bɛ̃]), commonly referred to simply as Salins, is a commune in the Juradepartment in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comtéregion in Eastern France.[3] It is located on the departmental border with Doubs, 34.8 km (21.6 mi) to the south-southwest of Besançon. In 2018, Salins-les-Bains had a population of 2,567.
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.
The town owes its name to its saline waters which shaped its history for centuries; they continue to attract visitors today, for the town's bedrock contains salt and gypsum deposits. In 2009 the historic saltworks were added to the list of UNESCOWorld Heritage Sites as an addition to the Royal Saltworks at Arc-et-Senans site, which was inscribed in 1982.[4]
Salins is situated in the narrow Valley of the Furieuse, between two fortified hills, Fort Belin and Fort Saint-André, while to the north rises Mont Poupet (851 m or 2,791 ft).
History
Salins was an important city in Celtic times and was an oppidum of Ancient Rome.[5] The territory of Salins, which was enfeoffed in the 10th century by the Abbey of Saint Maurice-en-Valais to the counts of Mâcon, remained in possession of their descendants till 1175. Maurette de Salins, heiress of this dynasty, brought the lordship to the house of Vienne, and her granddaughter sold it in 1225 to Hugh IV of Burgundy, who ceded it in 1237 to John of Chalon in exchange for the county of Chalon. John's descendants, counts, and dukes of Burgundy, emperors and kings of the house of Austria all bore the title of sire de Salins.
In 1477 Salins was taken by the French and temporarily made the seat of the parliament of Franche-Comté by Louis XI. In 1668 and 1674 it was retaken by the French and thenceforward remained in their power. In 1825 the town was almost destroyed by fire. In 1871, it successfully resisted the German troops in the Franco-Prussian War.
French composer Charles Galibert (1826–1858) was born in Salins-les-Bains.
Until the early 20th century, the slopes surrounding the town were largely covered in vines, which were however almost entirely abandoned after the phylloxera crisis decimated the vineyard. Little trace of this former activity remains today.
For much of the 20th century, the town was also famed for its potters, but today only three craftsmen continue to uphold this local tradition.
The extraction of salt at Salins-les-Bains began during the Middle Ages at the latest.[4] As early as 1115, there were two saltworks located at wells around the town, and because of the salt production, Salins-les-Bains was the largest town in Franche-Comté after Besançon in medieval times.[5] Deforestation in the region during the 17th and 18th centuries led to the creation of the Royal Saltworks at Arc-et-Senans, at a more favorable location near a large forest.[4][5] However, the brine extracted from Salins would still be used, being channeled to the Royal Saltworks, 21 km away, for processing.[5] In 1962, the Great Saltworks of Salins-les-Bains ceased all production.[4]
The town has a Romanesque church, St-Anatoile, which has been well restored, and a hôtel de ville from the 18th century. A 17th-century Jesuit chapel contains a library, established in 1593, and a museum.
Transportation
Salins-les-Bains is on the Paris to Lausanne (Switzerland) road. The closest railway station is in Mouchard, a few kilometres away.
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Salins". Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 24 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 71.
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Salins les Bains French pronunciation salɛ le bɛ commonly referred to simply as Salins is a commune in the Jura department in the Bourgogne Franche Comte region in Eastern France 3 It is located on the departmental border with Doubs 34 8 km 21 6 mi to the south southwest of Besancon In 2018 Salins les Bains had a population of 2 567 Salins les BainsCommuneSalins les Bains Town HallFlagCoat of armsLocation of Salins les BainsSalins les BainsShow map of FranceSalins les BainsShow map of Bourgogne Franche ComteCoordinates 46 56 31 N 5 52 45 E 46 9419 N 5 8792 E 46 9419 5 8792 Coordinates 46 56 31 N 5 52 45 E 46 9419 N 5 8792 E 46 9419 5 8792CountryFranceRegionBourgogne Franche ComteDepartmentJuraArrondissementDoleCantonArboisIntercommunalityCC Arbois Poligny Salins Cœur du JuraGovernment Mayor 2020 2026 Michel Cetre 1 Area124 68 km2 9 53 sq mi Population Jan 2019 2 2 551 Density100 km2 270 sq mi Time zoneUTC 01 00 CET Summer DST UTC 02 00 CEST INSEE Postal code39500 39110Elevation284 737 m 932 2 418 ft avg 350 m or 1 150 ft 1 French Land Register data which excludes lakes ponds glaciers gt 1 km2 0 386 sq mi or 247 acres and river estuaries The town owes its name to its saline waters which shaped its history for centuries they continue to attract visitors today for the town s bedrock contains salt and gypsum deposits In 2009 the historic saltworks were added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites as an addition to the Royal Saltworks at Arc et Senans site which was inscribed in 1982 4 Contents 1 Geography 2 History 3 Great Saltworks 4 Demographics 5 Sights 6 Transportation 7 Twin towns 8 See also 9 ReferencesGeography EditSalins is situated in the narrow Valley of the Furieuse between two fortified hills Fort Belin and Fort Saint Andre while to the north rises Mont Poupet 851 m or 2 791 ft History EditSalins was an important city in Celtic times and was an oppidum of Ancient Rome 5 The territory of Salins which was enfeoffed in the 10th century by the Abbey of Saint Maurice en Valais to the counts of Macon remained in possession of their descendants till 1175 Maurette de Salins heiress of this dynasty brought the lordship to the house of Vienne and her granddaughter sold it in 1225 to Hugh IV of Burgundy who ceded it in 1237 to John of Chalon in exchange for the county of Chalon John s descendants counts and dukes of Burgundy emperors and kings of the house of Austria all bore the title of sire de Salins In 1477 Salins was taken by the French and temporarily made the seat of the parliament of Franche Comte by Louis XI In 1668 and 1674 it was retaken by the French and thenceforward remained in their power In 1825 the town was almost destroyed by fire In 1871 it successfully resisted the German troops in the Franco Prussian War French composer Charles Galibert 1826 1858 was born in Salins les Bains Until the early 20th century the slopes surrounding the town were largely covered in vines which were however almost entirely abandoned after the phylloxera crisis decimated the vineyard Little trace of this former activity remains today For much of the 20th century the town was also famed for its potters but today only three craftsmen continue to uphold this local tradition Great Saltworks EditGreat Saltworks of Salins les BainsUNESCO World Heritage SitePart ofFrom the Great Saltworks of Salins les Bains to the Royal Saltworks of Arc et Senans the Production of Open pan SaltCriteriaCultural i ii ivReference https whc unesco org en list 203bis 002 203bis 002 203bis 002 Inscription1982 6th Session Extensions2009The extraction of salt at Salins les Bains began during the Middle Ages at the latest 4 As early as 1115 there were two saltworks located at wells around the town and because of the salt production Salins les Bains was the largest town in Franche Comte after Besancon in medieval times 5 Deforestation in the region during the 17th and 18th centuries led to the creation of the Royal Saltworks at Arc et Senans at a more favorable location near a large forest 4 5 However the brine extracted from Salins would still be used being channeled to the Royal Saltworks 21 km away for processing 5 In 1962 the Great Saltworks of Salins les Bains ceased all production 4 Demographics EditHistorical populationYearPop p a 17938 174 18008 125 0 09 18068 374 0 50 18217 271 0 94 18316 554 1 03 18366 700 0 44 18417 481 2 23 18467 178 0 82 18517 112 0 18 18566 470 1 87 18617 361 2 61 18666 308 3 04 18726 045 0 71 18766 271 0 92 18816 419 0 47 18865 833 1 90 18916 068 0 79 18965 607 1 57 YearPop p a 19015 525 0 29 19065 290 0 87 19115 272 0 07 19214 471 1 63 19264 721 1 09 19314 607 0 49 19364 563 0 19 19464 363 0 45 19544 930 1 54 19624 451 1 27 19684 259 0 73 19754 177 0 28 19823 923 0 89 19903 629 0 97 19993 333 0 94 20073 045 1 12 20122 801 1 66 20172 586 1 58 Source EHESS 6 and INSEE 1968 2017 7 Sights EditThe town has a Romanesque church St Anatoile which has been well restored and a hotel de ville from the 18th century A 17th century Jesuit chapel contains a library established in 1593 and a museum Transportation EditSalins les Bains is on the Paris to Lausanne Switzerland road The closest railway station is in Mouchard a few kilometres away Twin towns Edit Horb am Neckar Germany since 1991See also EditCommunes of the Jura departmentReferences Edit This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain Chisholm Hugh ed 1911 Salins Encyclopaedia Britannica Vol 24 11th ed Cambridge University Press p 71 Repertoire national des elus les maires data gouv fr Plateforme ouverte des donnees publiques francaises in French 2 December 2020 Populations legales 2019 The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies 29 December 2021 INSEE commune file a b c d From the Great Saltworks of Salins les Bains to the Royal Saltworks of Arc et Senans the Production of Open pan Salt UNESCO World Heritage Centre United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization Retrieved 11 October 2021 a b c d From the Great Saltworks of Salins les Bains to the Royal Saltworks of Arc et Senans the Production of Open pan Salt World Heritage Site International Council on Monuments and Sites Retrieved 11 October 2021 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint url status link Des villages de Cassini aux communes d aujourd hui Commune data sheet Salins les Bains EHESS in French Population en historique depuis 1968 INSEE Wikimedia Commons has media related to Salins les Bains This Jura geographical article is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Salins les Bains amp oldid 1127407939, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
