The animation center describes the whole history of salt water. From its formation several million years ago to industrial exploitation, including the creation of Salies-de-Béarn and then the development of hydrotherapy. guided audio is dotted with interactive terminals, videos and display windows to satisfy everyone's curiosity.
Today about 2,000 tonnes of salt are produced there. He received the Protected Geographical Indication!
Salies-de-Béarn salt is THE salt used within the framework of the Bayonne Ham PGI.
The animation center of the Salies-de-Béarn saltworks is completed by an esplanade which allows you to take in the entire production site from the perspective. This belvedere with free and open access (during opening hours of the museum center) is equipped with information panels.

• From 2 January 2026 to 31 December 2026

• Unaccompanied tours
• Guided tours

Visiting languages

• Handicap access
• Pram-friendly
• Auditorium
• Coach parking

• Shop

• Basic price - full adult price : from 4.5 € to 4.5 €
• Children's price : from 2.5 € to 2.5 €