Bestjobers Elisa & Max / BFC TourismeRandonnée vers Arbois
Arbois ticks all the boxes for gourmets. This winegrowing village, home of the very first designation of origin, is as generous and welcoming as it gets.
Arbois is a key stop on the Jura wine road. This gastronomy hotspot certainly knows how to tempt fans of good food and, of course, has no shortage of restaurants, food artisans and fine-food shops.
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France's first wine appellation
Head down to the beautiful cellars of Arbois
The wines of Arbois are among the most famous of Jura. This beautiful AOC area extends across 766 hectares and 12 municipal areas. To find out more, come and meet the winegrowers.
Domaine de la Pinte
Domaine de la Pinte
A reference in Jura, the Domaine de la Pinte boasts a recognised expertise in vinifying high-quality wines in the purest of Arbois traditions. In 1999, the estate took a pioneering step by adopting organic vine cultivation methods, and converted to biodynamic winegrowing in 2009.
Don't miss this chance to visit the beautiful vaulted cellars and taste some of the fabulous wines that are left here to age.
The Domaine Jérôme Arnoux invites you to go down into its exceptional medieval cellar. Built in 1322 by Joanna I, it is the cellar in which the winegrower ages the best vintages. It is also the only cellar of Gothic style in Arbois, and is a listed 'Historical Monument'.
Visit Château Béthanie, home of the wine cooperative of Arbois. An opportunity to taste Arbois and Côtes du Jura wines in a heavenly setting. If you fancy it, you can also go for an unguided walk or bike ride through the vineyard, and even listen to commentary by scanning the QR Codes dotted along the route.
Visit the majestic Château Pécaud, in Arbois. This hotspot of Jura heritage retraces winegrowing history, in particular the work on the vines, the winegrowers' social and economic history and the vinification of Jura wines: ploussard, trousseau, chardonnay, vin de paille, macvin, vin jaune.
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Two restaurants: an elegant bistro and a typical Jura tavern
This tavern is an institution in Arbois. The ideal place to try the specialities of Jura and the Franche-Comté region in a typical setting: Comté cheese fondue, chicken deglazed with vin jaune, jésus saucisson from Morteau, Jura trout, local ice cream with griottine cherries from Fougerolles.
With its stylish bistro decor and soothing view of the river Cuisance that flows through the town, Le Bistronome is an absolute must. Lisa and Jérôme propose a gourmet menu of mindful, 'honest' dishes that change through the seasons.
A famous chocolate maker and a creator of wooden objects
Traditional expertise for the table
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Maison Hirsinger
The Maison Hirsinger is a creator of grand cru chocolate. Édouard Hirsinger, winner of a 'best chocolatier in France' award, creates what he calls 'living chocolates' with a focus on quality, technique and freshness. The result is chocolate to die for, which is why you absolutely must visit the chocolate shop in the town centre.
Margot is a nature lover with a passion for wood, who creates unique items from sustainably sourced wood. In her workshop she makes chopping boards, bowls, bud vases and wooden games from the forests of Jura. Pay her a visit and take a look at her creations.
This walk takes you along the vineyard trail, exploring the Corvée and Curon wine terroirs. These steep hillsides produce excellent wines, reflecting the very essence of the Arbois terroir: ideal elevation and sun exposure, stony soils above a deep layer of grey marl, set below the limestone cliffs.
Visit and appreciate the wines of one of the most beautiful estates of Arbois. Domaine Rolet invites you to taste Arbois, Côtes du Jura and L'Étoile wines in its 14th-century cellars, but also to explore the local delights on foot, on horseback or by E-bike. A tasting of the estate's own wines will be organised in the middle of the vineyard with a typical Jura-style snack known as 'mâchon' (cheese, charcuterie, etc.).
👍 En route for a gourmet adventure to explore a generous land. This route between Lons-le-Saunier and Salins-les-Bains takes you through the vineyards of Arbois, Poligny, etc.
On your way across Comté country, which also boasts other iconic cheeses, you'll stop to visit villages and towns of character, including Château-Chalon, the home of vin jaune.
