Visits to the Royal Prisons - Heritage Days

Follow in the footsteps of the smugglers! As you wander through the corridors of the prisons and down the stairs to the dungeons, you'll discover the story of the smugglers of salt, tobacco and cloth caught up in the Justice des Gabelles...

This historic complex dating from the 18th century is unique in Burgundy Franche-Comté for its state of preservation.
Learn about the life of a prisoner convicted of smuggling, the conditions of detention under the old regime and how the prison functioned.
Let yourself be carried away from the guardhouse to the still well-preserved dungeons!

A unique place in the heart of Saint-Amour.

Free admission from 2pm to 6pm.
Guided tours on Saturday and Sunday at 2.30pm and 4pm. Registration required at the site entrance. Visits limited to 30 people.

Dates and times subject to availability of volunteers.