La Closerie des Capucines
Intimate wine-country maison d'hôtes. Antique-meets-contemporary decor, each room themed around a local Jura element (the river Cuisance, local grape varieties). Genuinely private-home feel, run by director Elise Vincent and concierge Zélie Perraudin — both deeply knowledgeable about the region's wines and producers.
Ask Elise or Zélie to book restaurants in Arbois for you — they know everyone and will get you the table you want
Why It Matters
Owned by Neal Rosenthal, who first introduced Jura wines to the United States and has spent 40+ years building relationships with the region's top winemakers. Guests get access to vineyard visits, curated wine experiences, and the seasonal Chef Nomade program that brings Michelin-starred chefs in for food-and-wine weekends. The Michelin Guide and Tablet Hotels both feature it.
A 17th-century limestone mansion in the center of Arbois, turned into a five-room chambre d'hôtes by New York wine importer Neal Rosenthal. The place is small by design — only five rooms (with a second sister property, Le Clos des Rosiers, sharing the same gardens next door) — and it runs entirely on the idea that you should feel like a houseguest, not a hotel guest. The 2024 multi-million-dollar renovation upgraded rooms, bathrooms, and a stunning vaulted wine cave while keeping the historic bones intact.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Capucins Room
Named after the property itself, this room is bathed in natural light from an abundance of windows. Rich colors and garden views. Same 30m² footprint as the Cuisance room but with a distinctly different, more vivid palette.
30 sqm
Clavelin Suite
A 50m² accessible suite with a large double bedroom and a separate, more intimate living room — works especially well for families with a young child. Named after the distinctive Jura wine bottle shape. Plenty of light.
50 sqmCuisance Room
Second-floor double room named after the Cuisance River that runs behind the property. Panoramic views of the garden and pool. Parquet floors, contemporary decor, king-sized bed.
30 sqm
Gloriette Room
The top-floor room in La Closerie — the highest perch in the house. Warm decor and stunning views over the rooftops. 38m² gives it a bit more breathing room than the other double rooms.
38 sqm
Ploussard Suite
The biggest room in La Closerie's five-room lineup at 69m². Named after the delicate local Jura grape variety. Designed to sleep two couples or up to four people — a proper interconnecting suite setup rather than just a big room.
69 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A seasonal program (typically autumn) that brings world-renowned chefs to La Closerie for luxurious food-and-wine exploration weekends. Guests spend time in the creative hands of a star chef for a full immersive culinary experience.
Complimentary bicycles for guests to explore Arbois and the surrounding Jura vineyards and countryside on two wheels.
Guided hiking and trail running through the Jura landscapes — reculées, forests, and viewpoints — arranged via the property's network of local nature guides.
Through partner Mad Rose Journeys, guests access the L'Académie program — curated visits to the exceptional wine estates that work with the Mad Rose Group. Guided by sommeliers and conducted by people who actually know the winemakers.
The entire property can be privatized for personal or professional events — banquets, receptions, seminars, weddings, family stays. Full event coordination support from the team, including caterers, sommeliers, and musicians via partner network.
The property's rooftop terrace looks out over the hills of Pupillin. A natural spot for pre-dinner drinks while the sun drops over the vineyards.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
A fully furnished library space for guests.
Each room comes stocked with a minibar of local drinks and regional treats.
Lush, peaceful walled garden with the Cuisance River running along the back edge. Breakfast can be served poolside in good weather.
Open rooftop terrace with views over the Pupillin hills. Perfect for evening drinks.
Pets welcome with advance notice at reservation. Mention at time of booking.
Seasonal pool in the walled courtyard garden. Open in summer.
Complimentary bicycles for guest use to explore Arbois and surrounding vineyards.
No private on-site parking. Street parking directly in front of the property, plus a free public lot 1 minute on foot up the road.
Top-floor sauna, available year-round. Great counterpoint in winter after a day in the vineyards.
Historic cave restored in 2024. Used for wine tastings, private events, and small gatherings.
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