Where to Base
Stay near the central arcaded square. This is the heart of Arbois, offering walking access to local wine cellars, shops, and the scenic banks of the Cuisance River, making it the most convenient base for exploring the town.
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Arbois
Arbois is a charming commune in the Jura department of eastern France, situated in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. The Cuisance River flows through the town, centering around an arcaded square where visitors can sample renowned local wines. Recognized as a 'Two Flowers' town in the Cities and Villages in Bloom competition, Arbois offers a picturesque and well-maintained environment ideal for travelers seeking a quiet, culturally rich base in the Jura mountains.
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Getting Around
Arbois does not have its own airport. Travelers typically fly into nearby international hubs like Geneva or Besançon. Once in town, the compact center is best explored on foot, allowing guests to enjoy the historic architecture and riverside views at a leisurely pace.
Best Season
Spring and autumn are ideal. Spring showcases the town's floral awards, while autumn coincides with the grape harvest, offering unique opportunities to engage with local winemaking traditions and taste fresh vintages in the historic cellars.
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Dining
Le Bistronôme
Small in size, big in quality! In a charming location on the banks of the River Cuisance, Lisa and Jérôme have made their establishment a firm fixture of Arbois’ culinary scene. The chef’s seasonal recipes, emblematic of his technique and flair, are a festival of mouth-watering delicacies from his signature dish, Planches trout stuffed with morel and oyster mushrooms, vin jaune sauce to veal medallion, tarragon-spiked jus and polenta with veal sweetbreads. The desserts are well worth a mention too! The “au fil du jour” lunch menu is a steal and the service is refreshingly unstarched and friend
WebsiteLa Table du Grapiot
In the heart of a wine-growing Jura village, opposite the town hall, the modern architecture of this restaurant is depicted by wood, glass, steel and zinc. It is run by a youthful team of associates, most of whom have been mates since high school, including chef Vivien Sonzogni and his wife, Noémie. He draws on his experience (Le Château at Germigney, Le Parc at Besançon, Caprice in Hong Kong and Scotland’s Gleneagles) to craft a contemporary score that invariably showcases local produce (snails roasted in garlic butter with foamy curd cheese; Bresse poultry, vin jaune and tarragon sauce, etc.
WebsiteCircus
A young couple from the region – Nino on the savoury side, Salomé handling desserts and service – cultivate a wine-bistro atmosphere in this former crêperie; a natural fit for this wine-growing town! Their cooking rooted in meticulously sourced produce is both fresh and indulgent: think Jura snails, charcoal-grilled oyster mushrooms and Brussels sprouts; house-made agnoletti, potatoes, Bleu de la Marre cheese in an oxidative wine sauce; bergamot, sweetcorn and yuzu sorbet… A lovely little spot.
WebsiteLes Caudalies
At the helm of this stylish bourgeois establishment is an inspired sommelier, Best Craftsman of France, Philippe Troussard. His immense talent and the sheer scope of his wine list (over 1,000 references) raise the concept of food-wine pairing to an art form. The well-crafted recipes are the work of a skilful chef. The terrace enjoys a sweeping view of the grounds, the River Cuisance and the legendary Arbois vineyards.
WebsiteCastel Damandre
At the end of a lane in the scenic village of Les Planches, you are greeted by a magnificent hamlet of old stone buildings, including a 15C mill, turned into a papermill in the 19C. The traditional dining room, complete with a flagged stone floor and a fireplace, oozes with charm, while the terrace overlooking Cuisance waterfall is truly jaw-dropping. The chef errs towards traditional recipes by way of a very concise menu. Trout in particular takes the limelight, illustrated by a tartare of trout with exotic fruits, yuzu, mango sorbet, passion fruit and coriander. The chef’s signature dish is
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