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Arbois

Arbois is a French town and commune with a population of 4,000 located in the Jura département.

Geography

Arbois is built on the Cuisance River.

Wine

The area produces some of the best Jura wines, including vin jaune (yellow wine) and vin de paille (straw wine), in the Arbois AOC.

Sights

Tourist attractions include:

  • Château Pécauld
  • Eglise Saint Just
  • Musée Pasteur
  • La Grotte des Planches (5 km away)

    Miscellaneous

    Louis Pasteur grew up in Arbois.

    External links

  • Official Arbois website
  • Tourism Office website (French only)


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    Arbois is also the name of a variety of white grape occasionally grown in the Loire region.



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