

Discover Arbois, with its luminous vineyards, a fascinating book that explores the history, heritage, and traditions of Arbois and its vineyard region. Through 64 illustrated pages, embark on a journey through the centuries, encompassing geology, history, architecture, and oenology. A collective work, enriched with remarkable iconography, that highlights the Jura vineyard and its hidden treasures. An essential for enthusiasts of terroir, history, and Jura wines.
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📚 Arbois, with its luminous vineyards is a work that is part of the trilogy dedicated to the Characterful Towns of Revermont, initiated by Mêta Jura in 2010. Following Salins-les-Bains, frank and free (2011) and Poligny in Grimont County (2012), this third volume explores in depth Arbois, an emblematic town of Jura, birthplace of Louis Pasteur, and a key area of the Jura vineyard.
💡 This 64-page book, measuring 16 x 24 cm, is richly illustrated with 201 new images, mainly taken by the photographer Alain Tournier. A true compendium of geology, history, architecture, economy, and oenology, this book is the result of the collective work of many passionate experts.
🔹 Geology and nature: Discover the formation of the Jura landscape, its caves, and its exceptional natural heritage.
🔹 History and archaeology: Travel back in time with prehistoric traces, the Merovingian era, and the feudal period.
🔹 Urban planning and architecture: From castles to fortifications, through bourgeois houses, explore the evolution of the town.
🔹 Water trades: The mills, fountains, and hydraulic industries that shaped Arbois.
📌 A rich and unique terroir: From monastic vineyards of the Middle Ages to the great changes of the 18th century, follow the evolution of the Arbois vineyard.
📌 Louis Pasteur and wine: Discover Pasteur’s research on "sick wines" and their impact on modern oenology.
📌 The first AOC in France: May 15, 1936, marks history with the Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée of Arbois.
📌 Wine tourism and traditions: Wine festivals, religious heritage, vineyard and wine museum, dive into the local culture.
Arbois has been the birthplace of many artists and intellectuals, including Jean-Claude Pirotte. This book highlights local figures who have marked history, literature, and the arts.
This book is aimed at lovers of history, heritage, and wine, eager to discover or rediscover Arbois in all its facets.
Michel Campy, Roger Lutz, Pascal Collin, Raymond Borneck, François Schifferdecker, Pierre Nouvel, Henri Gaillard de Semainville, Patricia Guyard, Pierre Gresser, Maxime Ferroli, Jacky Theurot, Philippe Bruniaux, Christophe Méloche, Marie-Jeanne Roulière-Lambert, Michel Vernus, Béatrice Fonck, Sylvie Morel, Justine Sève, Pascal Brunet, Bernard Bichon, Albert Higounenc, Jacky Theurot, Raphaël Favereaux, François Leng, Nathalie Bonvalot, Gaël Delorme, Jean-Pierre Pidoux, Flavie Ailhaud, Noël Barbe, Anna Joly, Christophe Picod, Marie-Paule Renaud, Sylvie de Vesvrotte, Bénédicte Gaulard, Claire Vernus, Jean-François Ryon, Nicole Brocard, Marie-Paule Renaud, Emmanuel Buselin, Séverine Pégeot, Claude Ponsot, Brigitte de Sainte-Marie, Agnès Cousin de Ravel
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