On the edge of the Jura Mountains, Lons-le-Saunier promises all sorts of tasty discoveries. You'll try local specialities and meet food artisans who take inspiration from these soils: chocolate makers, wine estates, tasting cellars, cheese dairies, oil mills and, of course, uncountable restaurants offering great food and a friendly atmosphere.
This is the ideal stopover to recharge your batteries as you take time out amid the region's lakes, vineyards and mountains.
Our foodie favourites in Lons-le-Saunier
House of the Laughing Cow
Great restaurants
Tastings at the wine estates
Food artisans
An absolute must for families
House of the Laughing Cow®
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An absolute must, the House of the Laughing Cow® tells visitors all about one of the most remarkable industrial ventures of the 20th century. From Jules Bel's first cheese ripening workshop to the company's latest innovations, this museum takes you back through the history of The Laughing Cow®.
Every tour ends with a tasting session and a visit to the shop.
Head for Courlans, close to Lons-le-Saunier, where Michel Béjeannin, the chef at Auberge de Chavannes, creates an inventive menu inspired by the Mediterranean products that he boldly combines with the traditional flavours of Jura.
Take home some of the delicious products to be found at this traditional cheese shop. The Pianet-Humbey dairy shop in Lons-le-Saunier selects the region's famous cheeses from the best producers and dairy farms: comté, cancoillotte, morbier and more.
Stop to visit the winegrowing village of Montaigu to take home some quality products. The Domaine Pignier exploits a 15-hectare vineyard in the Côtes du Jura AOC. Your visit ends with a tasting of some of the estate's own wines.
As you wind your way through breathtaking landscapes—rolling vineyards, charming villages, and majestic mountains—you’ll meet passionate local producers, winemakers, artisans, and more, all eager to share their love for their land and traditions.
This flavorful route takes you through picturesque towns and villages brimming with character, including Poligny, Arbois, and the iconic Château-Chalon, the birthplace of the legendary Vin Jaune.
