Arbois, Administrative commune in Jura, France
Arbois is a small town in the Jura region, surrounded by steep vineyard slopes and crossed by the Cuisance River. The old town features narrow streets lined with stone buildings, while the river creates small waterfalls that drop through the center.
The town was fortified in the 13. century and became a defended settlement controlling the valley. Wine production later developed into the foundation of its economic life and reputation.
The Pasteur House shows where the scientist lived and worked, making the town an important place for understanding his contributions to medicine and food preservation. Visitors can see how his life here shaped both the town's identity and scientific progress.
The town center is easy to explore on foot, as the main attractions and shops are close together. The best time to visit is during autumn when the grape harvest takes place and the streets come alive.
Arbois became the first location in France to receive an official wine quality designation when the region was recognized for its wines. This recognition in 1936 established a standard that other French wine regions would later follow.
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Maison paternelle de Pasteur
448 m
Grotte des Planches
4.2 km
Église Saint-Just d'Arbois
141 m
Château Pécauld
181 m
Collégiale Saint-Hippolyte
8.7 km
Château d'Artois
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Monastère des Clarisses de Poligny
8.7 km
Château Bontemps
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Grottes des Moidons
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Vigne de Louis Pasteur
2.1 km
Fanum de Pupillin
4.2 km
Baume du Coudrier
4.6 km
Abbaye de Genne Mont-Sainte Marie
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186 m
Tour Gloriette
222 m
Château de Verreux
442 m
La Ville d'Arbois à Pasteur
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138 m
Hôtel de ville d'Arbois
63 m
Chapelle de la congrégation des vignerons de Poligny
8.8 km
Demeure Delort
602 m
Pont d'Arbois
925 m
Tour Gloriette
209 m
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