Go exploring a particularly generous land, the home of Comté and other delicious cheeses, but also heaven for fans of Jura wines.
An opportunity to discover the Jura way of life and some of the region's deep-rooted culinary traditions, its salt production and all those local specialities produced by artisans who have a passion for their land.
Tastings of Jura wines
Local produce
Meeting the Comté cheesemakers
Entertaining and informative visits
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Five good reasons to take the gourmet road
👍 Marvel at the vineyard scenery and taste the amazing wines of Jura.
👍 Enjoy unique experiences at sites and special places devoted to local cheese.
👍 Discover the generous terroirs of Château-Chalon, Arbois, etc. and grape varieties such as ploussard, trousseau and chardonnay.
👍 Make yourself comfortable in one of the region's excellent restaurants to try the famous chicken cooked with 'vin jaune' (yellow wine) and morels.
👍 Stop for a delicious break at each of the five stages of this gourmet itinerary that takes you from Lons-le-Saunier to Salins-les-Bains.
You're in for a treat at these foodie hotspots
Two fun experiences on the theme of Jura cheese
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House of the Laughing Cow
Childhood memories
The House of the Laughing Cow tells the amazing story of the famous cheese triangles created in Lons-le-Saunier. The immersion tour at this museum is sure to make you smile.
You'll travel back in time through the advertising history of the Laughing Cow and round off your visit with a tasting session.
Enjoy a unique experience and learn about the history of this famous cheese from Jura. You'll call upon the senses and unveil the mysteries of Comté cheese tasting. The Maison du Comté visitor centre promises a total immersion, with films, video clips in which the cheesemakers reveal their secrets, and demonstrations of the techniques used in Comté production… all on a poetic voyage between the displays.
The Maison de la Haute Seille is packed with things to see and do: museum, wine tourism centre and much more… All in a historic building with a beautiful panoramic view over the Château-Chalon vineyard.
You'll discover the local heritage through exhibitions, a tasting area, an escape room, various activities, artistic events and the reconstitution of a 1928 classroom.
Welcome to Château Pécaud, in Arbois. This Jura heritage hotspot invites you to travel back through history of winegrowing, particularly vineyard work, the winegrowers' social and economic history and the production of Jura wines: ploussard, trousseau, chardonnay, vin de paille, macvin and vin jaune.
Visit this former salt production site, a UNESCO World Heritage feature. You'll go down into the brine extraction wells beneath the majestic arches of its monumental, cathedral-like passageway. Built in the13th century, it is 10 metres high and extends for 165 metres.
This architectural masterpiece, which is also listed by UNESCO, houses not one but two museums. The first tells the story of salt, while the second shines a spotlighlt on the genius of its architect, Claude-Nicolas Ledoux. Indeed, the majestic 18th-century building looks more like a palace.
The site invites you to visit the exhibitions and wander aimlessly in the landscaped gardens and kitchen gardens before stopping for a refreshing drink on a café terrace where you'll admire a stunning view of the harmonious semi-circular construction.
This tavern has built its reputation on the specialities of Jura and Franche-Comté, such as Comté fondue, chicken deglazed with vin jaune, jésus saucisson from Morteau, Jura trout and local ice cream with griottine cherries from Fougerolles.
Take a seat and prepare to experience a typical Jura atmosphere.
Do not leave Jura without this recipe based on the region's typical ingredients: chicken with morels and vin jaune. A chance to learn all there is to know about these delicious products and how to cook with them.
Itineraries on the themes of Comté cheese, Jura wines and craft breweries
Other routes that may interest you
Take to the Comté road…
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More than just a cheese, Comté is part of the local heritage! The Comté sector involves 2,700 farms, 160 dairies and 16 ripening cellars, for a total yearly production exceeding 55,000 tonnes. Comté cheese definitely deserves its own itinerary to take you visiting the dairies and ripening cellars. Just follow the guide!
This 80-km wine tourism road offers superb scenery featuring vineyards, steephead valleys, caves and waterfalls, not to mention a succession of historical towns of character, such as Arbois and Poligny… and winegrowing villages such as Château-Chalon.
Jura is also a great region for traditional beers. A number of breweries, including craft breweries, are open to visitors. An opportunity to spend a pleasant moment learning about the work of our local brewers.
