Saint-Amour is the perfect appetizer for exploring the Jura. Nestled in a small mountainous region between lakes and forests, this area is home to many farms and livestock — a paradise for cheese and wine lovers.
You’ll be tempted to taste delicious local specialties and meet passionate artisans who live in harmony with this generous nature.
Come explore this farm at your own pace, right in the heart of the small mountains. Sébastien Perret will introduce you to his Bizet sheep breeds, black-bellied pigs, and lambs.
Ferme de l'Âne Eria
Located in Val d'Épy, near Saint-Amour, this farm raises a small flock of sheep. Visit the farm and pick up organic-certified yogurts and cheeses.
Ferme Au Chant des Lulus
Géraldine brought back to life traditional Swiss-style biscuits once made in Saint-Amour. She handcrafts these treats using authentic Swiss irons, keeping the tradition alive.
Try sweet versions (walnut & honey, vanilla, lemon, cinnamon…) or savory ones (comté, parsley, Nyons olives, goat cheese…).
L'Atelier de Géraldine
Carine welcomes you to discover her organic-certified absinthe. A farmer and distiller, she cultivates and harvests wild aromatic plants which she distills using a traditional copper still.
After touring the drying room and still, you can join a tasting session.
Distillerie La Belle plante
After a lovely walk, a tasty break at Chez Nico & Dodo is the perfect stop. This inn and its shaded terrace offer warmth, friendship, and great food.
On the menu: velvety “œuf parfait,” mountain-style bonbons (an exclusive Mont d’Or recipe), Léon’s snails… You can also enjoy the cellar, where wine, rum, local beers, and spirits let the good times continue.
Stop by Leria to visit the Layau farm. This family-run farm offers direct sales, so you can take home some beautiful farm-fresh poultry.
From Saint-Amour to Lons-le-Saunier
This land of food lovers and epicureans holds many surprises and discoveries.
As you travel through this stunning landscape of vineyards, villages, and gentle mountains, you’ll meet passionate locals — winemakers, chefs, producers, and artisans alike.
Travel time: 1h40
Distance: 95 km
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