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The Region
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Visit, observe, and taste without moderation
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Here are some possible itineraries that allow one to take in a
large part of the Jura department :
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First of all, visit the villages of the jurassic
wine growing region which is situated on the "Revermont"
(the western slope of the department where the grapevines are
planted between the flat plain and the first plateau). We suggest
starting your visit at Lons le Saunier and following the wine
route (la route des vins) towards the northern part of the department.
Take a small detour at the villages of Etoile, Baume les Messieurs,
Voiteur, and Château Chalon. Make a stop at Poligny, then
continue until Buvilly, and Pupillin. Don't forget to visit
the vine and wine museum,
at Arbois as well as Louis
Pasteur's house. Finally, terminate your visit along the wine
route with a stop at the village of Montigny les Arsures. In
each of these villages you will have the opportunity to visit
the wine cellars and to taste the local wines. Take advantage
of being in the area and extend your visit to the Salines
Royales (royal saltworks) at Arc et Senans (classed
as a world heritage site by the united nations), where you will
discover the visionary genius of the architect Claude Nicolas
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You will have many opportunities to visit the
numerous natural caves open
to the public. Our suggestions are the following : Osselles,
Les Moidons, des Planches, La Glacière as well as the
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One cannot leave the Jura without having tasted
the local gastronomic treasures such as the many wonderful cheeses
: the Comté, the
Morbier, the Vacherin and the Cancoillote à l'ail. Each
of these cheeses finds itself in perfect harmony with the wines
of the Jura, several of which have unique characteristics such
as the famous yellow wine (vin jaune)
distinguished by its geographical origin and the fact that it
is not put on the market before seven years of aging. The region
offers many excellent restaurants
serving the finest locale cuisine. One of the best is situated
in Arbois, in the heart of the wine growing region : Jean-Paul
Jeunet |
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the
town of Arbois