Arbois, with its luminous vineyards (French edition) | Mêta Jura

📚 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.

🏛️ A journey through history and heritage

🔹 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.

🍷 An exceptional terroir: Arbois and its vineyard

📌 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.

🎭 Culture and prominent personalities

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.

📖 An essential work for enthusiasts

This book is aimed at lovers of history, heritage, and wine, eager to discover or rediscover Arbois in all its facets.

Authors:

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

📌 Book features:

• 📖 Title: Arbois, with its luminous vineyards
• ✍️ Authors: Collective
• 📅 Year of publication: 2015
• 🏛️ Publisher: META JURA ÉDITIONS
• 📏 Format: 16 x 24 cm, paperback
• 📄 Number of pages: 64
• 📚 Collection: Jura Routes
• 🔢 ISBN: 978-2-9535125-7-1
• ⚖️ Weight: 300 g
• 🌍 Language: French