The House
Our story
Situated at 7, rue de Bourgogne, in the center of Arbois, this building was constructed in the 17th century on the ramparts of the original village first established in the 13th century. 1674, Arbois came under French control when the troops of Louis XIV laid siege to the town, which at the time was in the hands of the Hapsburg princes and the kings of Spain.
The name of our street, rue de Bourgogne, evokes and highlights the common history of Arbois, the Jura and the neighboring region of Burgundy, all of which at one point composed the region of Comté. These historical connections are manifest in the numerous mansions adjacent to La Closerie les Capucines, like the Cave de la Reine Jeanne.
In 2007, La Closerie les Capucines was entirely renovated from its entrance through to the back garden, which borders the Cuisance River flowing through the village of Arbois.
In May 2018, La Closerie les Capucines joined the Mad Rose Group in furtherance of the commitment of Neal Rosenthal, its founder, to promote the terroir of the Jura to which he has been attached for forty years.
Rosenthal Wine Merchant is a New York City based importer of the classical wines of western Europe since 1977. Neal has always specialized in presenting the highest quality, limited production wines from small, family-run estates throughout France, Italy, Switzerland and Catalonia. Visiting his winemaker friends several times a year, one of them introduced him to La Closerie les Capucines…
A warm welcome
At La Closerie les Capucines, Elise and Océane will greet you as a member of our family. For many, the region of the Jura is unknown; we are here to advise you and guide you to the many beautiful sights to see and events to experience. La Closerie les Capucines is a place for the curious, for those who love food and wine, the arts and artisans, and nature at its most stunning.
In our house, you can take advantage of the uniquely decorated rooms, a large garden that surrounds the swimming pool and our welcoming sauna. In our wine bar, we invite you to enjoy a glass of wine from the many estates the Mad Rose Group represents while learning more about the vibrant viticulture of the Jura and beyond. Or perhaps enjoy your wine from the rooftop terrace with its view of the hills of Pupillin.
During your stay [in our House], you will have the opportunity to partake of our sumptuous breakfasts, with fresh fruit, ham and local cheeses, a good boiled egg, farmhouse cottage cheese, and of course excellent coffees and teas we have carefully selected. Our goal is to offer you the best of Arbois and of the Jura.
Your special refuge
Our mansion, built in the 17th century from Jurassic limestone in the center of the village of Arbois, has a dedicated team which assures we mett the strictest sanitary standards.
Enjoy our delightful garden, swimming pool, and organic vegetable garden
Make our home yours by privatizing La Closerie
La Closerie les Capucines is available for an exclusive group for a minimum stay of three days.
Privatize La Closerie les Capucines for your personal and/or professional events, and enjoy large, quiet and discreet spaces, indoors and outdoors. Less than two hours from Geneva, Lausanne and Lyon, four hours from Paris, La Closerie les Capucines is a unique chambre d’hôtes ideal for receptions, seminars, birthdays, anniversaries, stays with family and friends and any other special occasions.
Concerned about every detail, our team makes every effort to assist you in the creation of your event. Chefs, sommeliers, musicians, masseurs, we work with partners who share our values and commitments.
