> The cooperative
The Fruitière Vinicole d'Arbois, a cooperative winery, was founded in 1906 by 26 winegrowers in Arbois in response to the phylloxera crisis and competition from low-quality wines. It was one of the first cooperative wineries in France and played a key role in obtaining the first French AOC for Arbois wines in 1936. In 1969, the cooperative acquired Château Béthanie, equipped to vinify the five Jura grape varieties, and home to modern pressing and vinification facilities. Since 2005, it has also been home to the Fruitière Vinicole de Poligny, housed in a former church, offering a unique historic setting for vinification and wine tasting.

> The wines
Our wines embody the quintessence of the region. Produced from different plots and grape varieties, they offer a palette of flavours ranging from floral and fruity aromas to more complex notes. These wines reflect the meticulous work of our winemakers and their passion for the craft of winemaking. We invite you to browse our selection of wines. Explore our wine collection and discover the essence of the Jura, all in one bottle.

> Tastings, cellar visits, vineyard tours, etc.
All year round, La Fruitière offers cellar tours and tastings by appointment at Château Béthanie, in Arbois, or on a drop-in basis in July and August, as well as other activities.
- Visits and tastings - €9
Come and discover our site, our history, our winery and taste 4 of our wines. Duration: 2 hours. Summer opening times: Tours depart at 11am and 4pm from Tuesday to Saturday only (maximum 30 people). Off-season timetable: subject to availability (60 people maximum). Open to children (aged 10 and over).
- Bike ride through the vineyards - electric bikes €35 and mechanical bikes €25
Come and discover the Jura vineyards by bike, on your own with our explanatory panels along the way, ending the tour with a tasting of 4 wines. Duration: 3 hours. Times: Only in summer, 2 departures at 9am and 2pm, Tuesday to Saturday.
Capacity: 10 people maximum (please let us know your height when booking). Open to children (aged 10 and over)
- Introductory wine-tasting workshop - €16
This is where your sensory adventure begins. You are invited to sit down at a table, where 5 glasses of wine await you. But there's a twist: the glasses are black, so you can't see the colour of the wine. You are thus deprived of your sense of sight, allowing you to concentrate fully on your other senses. You begin to explore each glass, letting your sense of smell and palate do the talking. You smell the complex aromas emanating from each glass, hinting at the Jura grape varieties and winemaking techniques. You then let the wine touch your taste buds, feeling its texture, structure and balance. Duration: 2h30. Times: all year round, Tuesday to Saturday. Capacity: 10 people maximum
- Wine blending workshop - €32
Dive into the heart of Jura winemaking know-how at our blending workshop in our cooperative cellar. Accompanied by our passionate winemakers, you'll learn how to blend different grape varieties to create a wine that reflects your personality. Combining tradition, sensory discovery and conviviality, this workshop is a unique opportunity to understand the subtleties of wine... and to leave with your own personalised cuvée! White and red wine available. Times: all year round, Tuesday to Saturday. Duration: 2 hours. Capacity: 10 people maximum.
- Apprentice winemakers' workshop - €12
Age group: 5-14 years, minimum 4 children, maximum 10.
Who said that understanding the world of wine was only for grown-ups? Through 3 fun and interactive workshops, your children will tackle 3 different themes: The vine, The wine and Tasting (without alcohol). Duration: 1h30-2h. Opening times: all year round, Tuesday to Saturday
- Le Combiné Pasteur
"Wine is the healthiest and most hygienic of drinks" (Louis Pasteur, 1866). The patriarch of wine-making, Louis Pasteur did a lot of work on wine and helped to preserve it over time. He was able to work on vines at Montigny-lès-Arsures to study vine and wine diseases (development factors, micro-organisms, oxygen, light, etc.). His house in Arbois is an absolutely unique heritage site, still inhabited by the presence of the scientist. The house has been preserved as it was when Pasteur lived in it, so you can immerse yourself in the life and work of the scientist.
Visit Pasteur's house and laboratory in Arbois, then come and taste 4 Jura wines at the Fruitière Vinicole d'Arbois. Book in advance at Louis Pasteur's house and laboratory in Arbois.
- Arbois Combined Tour - €6/child - €11/adult
Discover the charming wine-growing village of Arbois, the capital and birthplace of Jura wines. During this wine-tourism activity, you'll be guided through the picturesque streets of Arbois, discovering its wine-growing heritage and local traditions. The tour continues at the Fruitière Vinicole d'Arbois for a tasting of 4 wines. An authentic experience combining culture, history and the pleasures of taste. Bookings required at the Arbois Poligny Salins Coeur du Jura Tourist Office.

> La Maison 1906
Your seminars and meetings at La Maison 1906
La Maison 1906 is a 100 m² room that can accommodate up to 100 people standing and a maximum of 60 people for your seated meetings or meals.
Equipment available: 60 orange and 18 Chester chairs, 12 rectangular conference tables
160 x 80 cm, Barrel tables and chairs, Fully equipped kitchen and toilets, Crockery hire on request, Wifi, HDMI screen and video projector, PA system and microphone. Access to a large outdoor terrace and wooded grounds. Vaulted cellar for personalised tastings. Ample nearby parking for around 20 cars.

> The shops
For a simple tasting, discover one of our five shops: Arbois Place, Arbois Champs-de-Mars, Poligny (Caveau des Jacobins, 100 Grande Rue), Saint-Laurent-en-Grandvaux and Arc-et-Senans.

Two shops in Arbois:
Place de la Liberté: open daily from 10am to 12pm and from 2pm to 7pm
Rue Jean Jaurès: open daily from 10am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6.30pm
Le Château (administrative/production site)
Open Monday to Thursday, 8am to 12pm and 2pm to 5.30pm and Friday, 8am to 12pm and 2pm to 4.30pm. Closed at weekends