Things to see and do Arbois

The Tour Gloriette has been hosting for 6 years an artist workshop "The Stone that Ink" which opens its doors on a daily basis and makes you discover the lithographic technique thanks to the exhibition of a different theme each year (6 to date) and prints printing of prints on equipment of 1860.

Formerly known as «bridge des Butchers», because abattoirs were right next door, this bridge is located on the ancient fortifications of Arbois and was a target when Louis XIV's troops, at war against Spain, attacked the city in 1674.

Built in 1806 by the architect Lapret, the fountain in the centre of the square is decorated with four lions symbolizing Franche-Comté. You can admire its th-century arcades. Prior to Urbanisation urbanization in the th century, these were uninterrupted. We then destroyed the most beautiful house of the square to build a new street, rue Delort, named in homage to a native Napoleon of the city. Today, surrounded by shops and vaults, square is a central location where the main streets of Arbois converge.

This beautiful pedestrian bridge dates back to the th century. It connects Faramand street to rue de la Tour. It is one of the monuments that makes it so bucolic in the capital of Jura wines. Do not hesitate to cross it, you will have the impression of crossing the centuries!

The church of Saint-Just is easily identifiable thanks to its unusual bell tower: its rounded top, decorated with ochre-coloured tiles as well as those of its local stones. Defying the sky, this 17th century giant stretches to 60 m and dominates the city. Once located in the centre of a fortified Benedictine priory, the church served as an unobstructed observation point in the event of an invasion. Come in and you won't be disappointed! Admire the nave and the aisles typical of Burgundian Romanesque art from the 11th and 12th centuries. The carved wooden pulpit dates back to the 13th century. In the background, the imposing Marin Carouge organ of 1728 has just been restored and has given rise to musical festivals. Lovers of ecclesiastical spaces will also be charmed by right-wing chapels from various periods (until the 19th century) offering beautiful architectural features and a sublime statue of the Virgin and Child from the 14th century.

This building was built in the th century to host the Ursulines Convent, the nuns who devoted themselves to educating poor girls. Sold as a national property after the Revolution, he became a city hotel in 1802. From the convent, only the entrance of the chapel, dating from the th century, is located next to the current entrance of the city hall. Two stairs were erected in 1865. On the facade there is a crest bearing the coat of arms of the city. It represents a pelican mother opening the heart to feed her little ones. Gouttes blood drops from the bird's gosier. A currency accompanies the animal which is the emblem of the city: Sic my quos diligo that can be translated by «Thus do me for those whom I cherish». The municipality offers various exhibitions of artists or local crafts, as well as lectures, lectures and concerts.

This castle was formerly part the Arbois forteresses. Actually it shelters Institut des Vins du Jura and Musée de la Vigne et du Vin. The visit of the museum begins in the gardens with an vine-exhibition where the various Jura grape varieties and wine-growing machines are included. Inside, you will discover the work of winegrowers and their tools, some date back to several centuries: crusher, wine press, barrels, capper and wine capping machine etc. The visit can be guided if you wish, but you can also freely find the skilfully arranged dining room.  Some videos complete the exhibition, one on the surprising yellow wine and the patient work that surrounds it, the other on the landscapes, atmospheres and aromas of Jura. From October to June 2017, in partnership with the lab. départmental d'Analyses de Poligny, discover an exhibition dedicated to wine and science.