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The hospital of Salins-les-Bains is a building built in the 4th quarter of the 17th century, in the spa town of Jura. This monument, whose façade was inscribed in the Historical Monuments by order of 7 October 1935, illustrates the civil architecture of this period. Today, it is owned by the commune and retains a heritage value linked to its historical use and its integration into the urban fabric of Salins-les-Bains, a city renowned for its salt springs and its thermal past.

The location of the hospital, at 1 Quai Valette, reflects its anchoring in the centre of Salins-les-Bains, a commune marked by its industrial and health history. Although available sources (e.g. Monumentum) do not specify its initial use in detail, hospitals of that time often played a central role in cities, combining care, assistance to the poor and sometimes accommodation. The Franche-Comté region, then under French influence after its attachment in 1678, saw the development of public infrastructure designed to structure local communities.

The building, whose location accuracy is considered "a priori satisfactory" (note 6/10), is given special attention because of its protected status. However, the available data do not mention its current state (open/closed to the public) or any contemporary functions such as room rental or accommodation. Its history thus remains partially documented, inviting further research to grasp its entire social and architectural dimension.

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