Le Clos Alice
Classic French manor elegance. Antique furniture sourced from auction houses, herringbone parquet flooring, marble tables, and gold-leaf details throughout. Think refined country house, not flashy resort. The hosts live on property and run a genuinely personal operation.
Book a river-view suite rather than a garden-view one — the Cuisance views are far more atmospheric
Why It Matters
One of the only 5-star properties in the Jura wine region, selected by both Michelin Guide and Tablet Hotels. Arbois is the capital of Jura wines — home to the oldest AOC appellation in France and the birthplace of Louis Pasteur — and Le Clos Alice is the most serious accommodation base in the area. The restaurant menu, overseen by Dijon chef David Zuddas, leans hard into regional terroir: Bresse fowl, Comté, trout from Les Planches.
Le Clos Alice is the former summer residence of the Countess of Broissia, a fully restored 18th-century manor house sitting on the banks of the Cuisance river, just outside the wine-growing town of Arbois. Owners Thierry and Alexandre Speitel-Gotz have kept the bones intact — original stone walls, gilt furnishings, working fireplaces — while bringing the comfort level firmly into the present. It's intimate by design: six individually decorated suites, a gourmet restaurant open to the public on weekend evenings, a small spa with sauna and hammam, and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Family Suite
Spacious air-conditioned family suite with garden views, 2 beds, bathtub and shower, bathrobes and toiletries included, tea and coffee maker, seating area, soundproof walls, flat-screen TV.
2 bedsGrand Suite with River View
Spacious suite comprising a separate living room, 1 bedroom, and a bathroom with bath. River views, tea and coffee maker, seating area. 2 beds.
2 bedsJunior Suite with River View and Terrace
Air-conditioned suite with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom (shower and hairdryer), private terrace with river views, soundproof walls, and flat-screen TV with satellite channels. 1 bed.
1 bedPrestige Suite
The showcase suite of the property, with 2 bedrooms and views over the Arbois vineyard, Tour de Curon on the hillside, and village rooftops. Exposed 300-year-old solid wood beams throughout. The play of light changes dramatically through the day and seasons. Refined and full of character.
Suite with Garden View
Air-conditioned suite with 1 bedroom, bathtub and shower, garden views, soundproof walls, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a welcome bottle of wine or champagne.
1 bedSuite with River View
Spacious air-conditioned suite with 1 bedroom, seating area, bath and shower, tea and coffee maker, wardrobe, and river views. Flat-screen TV, soundproof walls. 1 bed.
1 bedThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The concierge can organise guided or self-guided cycle tours through the region's vineyards and villages.
The hotel can point guests toward trails into the Jura forests and the Reculée des Planches (Tufs waterfall), with karst formations and the Cirque du Fer à Cheval. The Hérisson waterfalls (including the 65m Saut de l'Éventail) are also accessible.
The hosts can organise visits to Arbois wine producers. The Arbois AOC is the oldest appellation in France, and the region produces the rare and distinctive Vin Jaune, Vin de Paille, Macvin, Chardonnay, Savagnin, Trousseau and Poulsard. Nearby villages include Pupillin, Château-Chalon and Montigny-les-Arsures.
Tastings and workshops can be arranged, focusing on Comté, Mont d'Or and other regional cheeses alongside Jura wines. Available through the concierge, particularly for seminar groups.
The hotel's grounds include a park and garden running along the Cuisance river. A peaceful place to walk, particularly at dusk when the light on the water is at its best.
The seasonal outdoor pool is open from approximately May to October. Sun deck with loungers and chilled towels available poolside.
The preserved home of Louis Pasteur is a short walk from the hotel — about 5 minutes on foot. Arbois was the scientist's home town, and the house is a genuine museum of his life and work.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Fully equipped conference room available for seminars, board meetings and private events. Property can also be fully privatised.
Available throughout the property in all rooms and common areas.
Generous continental breakfast served in the restaurant dining room or on the patio. Uses fresh local products, with some items from a local bakery.
Landscaped park and garden running alongside the Cuisance river. Patio terrace used for breakfast and summer dining.
Electric vehicle charging terminals on site. Noted as 'works in progress' on the official website as of 2025.
On-site private parking, no reservation required.
Pets allowed on request; charges may apply.
Open approximately May–September. Pool is closed from around October 1 to mid-May. Sun deck with loungers.
The owner-hosts actively assist with itinerary planning, restaurant recommendations, and activity bookings in the Jura region.
Available to hotel guests.
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