Arbois

Arbois (French pronunciation: [aʁbwa]) is a commune in the Jura department, in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, eastern France. The river Cuisance passes through the town, which centres on an arcaded central square where one can sample the local wines.

Arbois
Liberty square
Location of Arbois
Arbois
Arbois
Coordinates: 46°54′13″N 5°46′29″E
CountryFrance
RegionBourgogne-Franche-Comté
DepartmentJura
ArrondissementDole
CantonArbois
IntercommunalityArbois, Poligny, Salins – Cœur du Jura
Government
  Mayor (20202026) Valérie Depierre
Area
1
45.42 km2 (17.54 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)
3,193
  Density70/km2 (180/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
39013 /39600
Elevation246–613 m (807–2,011 ft)
(avg. 293 m or 961 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

The commune has been awarded two flowers by the National Council of Towns and Villages in Bloom in the Competition of cities and villages in Bloom.

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