FOLLOW ME TO ARBOIS…

 

Full of charm, the old city of Arbois, located in the department of Jura, is renowned for its unique wines: vin Jaune, vin de Paille, Macvin and also for the memory of Pasteur who spent many years of his life there.

 

 

The beautiful Romanesque church Saint-Just was built during the 12 century and is in a remarkable condition. Every year on the day of Saint-Just (September 2^nd) the Biou ceremony is celebrated. It is an offer to God of the first fruits of the harvest represented by a huge amount of grapes. The ceremony takes place in 3 stages:

–          The procession, during which the cluster is attached to a stretcher and carried by men,

–          The benediction, where the biou is welcomed to the front of the church by the clergy and brought up of the nave,

–          The blessing of the biou followed by the mass.

 

 

 

One of the best chocolatier in France: Hirsinger, located in the center of the city, near the plaza.

 

 

The river ‘La Cuisance” runs across the city.

 

 

The family’s house of Pasteur is now a museum. Pasteur worked on the fermentation, very precious for the oenological science, and discovered the Pasteurization.

 

 

 

Touring the city is a real pleasure because of all its history, vineyards, specialties and great wine tasting all over town!