L’Académie

For guests

With La Closerie les Capucines as your base, we invite you to experience the Jura’s centuries-old culture of food and wine with a magical 3-day immersion into this largely undiscovered region of France.

Wine-lovers will delight in visits to the vineyards and cellars of the Jura’s most acclaimed producers, enriched with personal anecdotes and vivid stories in a range of unique settings.

Try your hand at artisanal chocolate craftsmanship, the French culinary arts or classic breadmaking with demonstrations led by renowned local experts. The outdoors calls with gusto as we invite you to experience nature as only the Jura can offer.

Hike or cycle the foothills of the Jura mountains with our experienced local guides, past lush farms and ancient fortresses before soothing your senses at the end of each day with a relaxing massage or sauna session back at La Closerie les Capucines.

Highlights Include:

  • Culinary experiences at the table and in the kitchen with acclaimed local chefs
  • Dinner at Michelin 2-starred Maison Jeunet with chef Steven Naessens
  • Visits with Jura wine growers
  • Discovery of some the most acclaimed restaurants of the Jura region
  • Tasting workshops
  • Wine classes
  • Afternoon of hiking or cycling 

Our offer

Prices begin at 1500€ per person, based on double occupancy and 3 nights lodging.
We request bookings be made 30 days in advance to assure optimal scheduling with our partners.

The L’Academie@La Closerie itinerary includes:

  • Three nights lodging with breakfast
  • All wine and food producer visits
  • All meals
  • All transportation to and from daily excursions

Not included:

  • Transportation to and from La Closerie at beginning and end of your stay
  • Any purchases of personal items

Make our house your home

We welcome groups of up to 14 and will be delighted to make the entire La Closerie yours.

Booking's Terms & Conditions

Article 1 - Purpose

This contract is intended for the exclusive use of booking stays in guest rooms. The best welcome will be reserved for our guests.

Article 2 - Duration of stay

The customer signing this contract concluded for a fixed period may not under any circumstances take advantage of any right to remain in the premises.

Article 3 - Reservation

The reservation becomes effective once the customer has sent the establishment his credit card number as a guarantee. These data are not kept after your stay.

Article 4 - Cancellation by the customer

Any cancellation must be notified by email or telephone to the owner.
- Cancellation free of charge up to 72 hours before the client's arrival (in view of the current health situation, free cancellations can be made up to 24 hours before the client's arrival and until the end of year 2020).
- Excluding cancellation period, that is to say after 72 hours before the customer's arrival, 50% of the total amount of the stay will be charged.

Article 5 - Cancellation by the owner

When, before the start of the stay, the owner cancels it, he must inform the customer by email and / or phone.

Article 6 - Arrival

The customer must arrive on the specified day between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. In the event of late or delayed arrival, the customer must contact the establishment.

Article 7 - Breakfasts

Breakfasts are served between 8:30 am and 10:00 am. A margin of 30 minutes before or after this time slot is accepted, at the customer's request.

Article 8 - Payment of the balance

The full amount of the stay is to be paid on the day of the customer's departure (as well as any additional consumption / purchase)..

Article 9 - Tourist tax

The tourist tax is a local tax which the customer must pay to the owner who then transfers it to the public treasury. It is 0.77 € per person and per night.

Article 10 - Use of the premises

The customer must respect the peaceful character of the place and make use of it in accordance with their destination. He undertakes to return the rooms in good condition and must declare any damage for which he could be responsible and assume the repair. The whole house is a non-smoking area.

Article 11 – Children

All children are welcome. A child under 3 stays free of charge. A cot for toddlers is available on request.

Article 12 - Animals

Animals are welcome in the house. The customer must specify their presence, when booking their stay, with the owner.

Article 13 – Parking

We do not have a private car park, parking is in the street, right in front of the establishment or in a large free public car park, further up the street, 1 minute walk from the house.