Poligny is heaven for nature lovers, wine enthusiasts and foodies. This ancient fortified town boasts historical heritage and a ferocious appetite for products of excellent quality.
As the Comté capital, Poligny even has a visitor centre devoted to this cheese and is also a hotspot of the catering trades where the professionals will be delighted to let you taste their delicious local specialities.
Learn all about the famous cheese from Jura at this experiential venue where the mysteries of this pressed, hard cheese are unveiled through various sensory activities.
The Maison du Comté is a visitor centre that totally immerses you: films, videos in which the cheesemakers reveal their secrets, demonstrations of key Comté cheese-making techniques… the displays take you on a poetic voyage of which the highlight is a Comté tasting session.
The Domaine de la Petite Marne extends across 11 hectares and produces the entire range of Jura wines under the Côtes du Jura AOC, from the five local grape varieties: chardonnay and savagnin for the white wines, poulsard, pinot and trousseau for the reds.
Philippe and Jean-Yves Noir invite you to visit their estate for a pleasant tasting session featuring the main Jura wines: vin jaune, macvin, crémant and côtes du Jura.
This fabulous dairy in Poligny ripens its Comté cheese on the premises, in the cellars of the Maison Monts et Terroirs. It also sells a wider range of local products (Comté, morbier, raclette, wine, jam, etc.). Open daily.
Plunge into the world of the Maison Zugno, where classical architecture combines with modern design. This haven of peace can be found in the heart of a 1-hectare park. Quentin Defert, the chef of this beautiful gourmet restaurant, puts his passion into preparing the excellent products of Jura, sourced from local producers and the permaculture kitchen garden. In his inventive cuisine, each dish is a fleeting creation, inspired by the passing seasons.
Visit Tiphaine Fougère's workshop and boutique selling rare scents and creator fragrances from exceptional perfume houses. Formerly a perfume laboratory assistant, the consultant offers some precious tips to help you find your favourite fragrances.
This walk takes you to see ancient vestiges, secret grapevines and sublime panoramic views. You'll stroll along the foot of the limestone cliffs to which the Poligny terroir owes its typical gravelly soils. You'll cross in succession the vineyards of Monts Martin, Grands Roussots and Chevraudes, before discovering the traditional winegrowers' houses in the town's Charcigny district.
👍 Come and explore a generous land, between Lons-le-Saunier and Salins-les-Bains. You'll discover that Comté country is also heaven for fans of Jura wines.
On this trip for gastronomy fans, you'll stop off in villages and towns of character such as Poligny, of course, but also Arbois and Château-Chalon, the home of vin jaune.
