An 18th-century house, a pool overlooking the river, and stars in your eyes
A former private mansion, this 18th-century house, La Closerie des Capucines in Arbois, offers 5 bedrooms and a garden with a swimming pool
Arbois, the small town in the Jura region known as the wine capital, keeps its treasures well hidden. Behind its stone facade, this 18th-century house, La Closerie des Capucines, has been transformed into an intimate guesthouse.
Three bedrooms, two suites. Each one unique. The common thread? Custom-made furniture and personalized decor in every room. References to the Jura landscape, materials that evoke the region’s stone and wood. The owners designed each room as a distinct space, not as variations on a single theme.
It feels like a family home, where you’re welcomed by friends who are lucky enough to own one. A place to create memories, in the tranquility of the countryside, not far from major cities, yet free from their stress.
On the river side, the garden changes everything. The saltwater pool nestles there among rosebushes and fruit trees. The vegetable garden yields its harvest, the vegetation overflows, it’s easy to forget that downtown Arbois is just a stone’s throw away.
On the roof, a well-oriented terrace awaits the night. After sunset, the Jura sky offers an unforgettable spectacle. Far from the light pollution of big cities, stargazing from this vantage point becomes an activity in its own right. It’s rare to be able to do this without stepping away from modern civilization in this day and age. But this 18th-century house makes it possible, a true gift to be savored. A sauna completes the wellness amenities of a home that has clearly thought of everything.
The town itself invites exploration. Vineyards, gastronomy, architecture: Arbois embodies the most distinctive aspects of the Jura. La Closerie des Capucines is one of those preserved houses that add to the beauty of the town’s streets. Well sheltered behind its walls, it is an oasis of calm that has managed to retain its old-world charm while modernizing.
To stay at La Closerie des Capucines, click on this link
Five bedrooms where the furniture tells a story
Three bedrooms, two suites. Each one unique. The common thread? Custom-made furniture and personalized decor in every room. References to the Jura landscape, materials that evoke the region’s stone and wood. The owners designed each room as a distinct space, not as variations on a single theme.
It feels like a family home, where you’re welcomed by friends who are lucky enough to own one. A place to create memories, in the tranquility of the countryside, not far from major cities, yet free from their stress.
A garden blending vegetable patch and saltwater pool
On the river side, the garden changes everything. The saltwater pool nestles there among rosebushes and fruit trees. The vegetable garden yields its harvest, the vegetation overflows, it’s easy to forget that downtown Arbois is just a stone’s throw away.
A rooftop terrace for stargazing
On the roof, a well-oriented terrace awaits the night. After sunset, the Jura sky offers an unforgettable spectacle. Far from the light pollution of big cities, stargazing from this vantage point becomes an activity in its own right. It’s rare to be able to do this without stepping away from modern civilization in this day and age. But this 18th-century house makes it possible, a true gift to be savored. A sauna completes the wellness amenities of a home that has clearly thought of everything.
Arbois, a destination worth the detour
The town itself invites exploration. Vineyards, gastronomy, architecture: Arbois embodies the most distinctive aspects of the Jura. La Closerie des Capucines is one of those preserved houses that add to the beauty of the town’s streets. Well sheltered behind its walls, it is an oasis of calm that has managed to retain its old-world charm while modernizing.
To stay at La Closerie des Capucines, click on this link
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