Arbois
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- This article is about the commune in France. For the grape, see Arbois (grape).
Arbois is a French town and commune with a population of 4,000 located in the Jura département.
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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 (http://www.arbois.com)
- Tourism Office website (http://www.tourisme.fr/office-de-tourisme/arbois.htm) (French only)