Ô Vergers d'Ajoie

Ô Vergers d’Ajoie is a Swiss museum dedicated to fruit and distillation. It offers interactive activities for everyone, tracing the journey of products from the orchard to the table. The gourmet hall showcases local Jura products, including Damassine AOP, Tête de Moine AOP, and Saucisse d’Ajoie IGP. The Grange Ô Fruits presents the major Swiss fruits, while the Hangar Ô Alambics unveils the world of brandies. The cellar offers a unique tasting experience. Rooms, a marquee, a cabin, a themed trail, and a playground complete the experience. More information on our website.

Ô Vergers d'Ajoie – Swiss Fruit and Distillation Museum offers a range of multisensory activities for families, groups, and professionals. It traces the journey of a brandy, syrup, or jam from the blossoming orchards to the consumer's palate.

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Ô GOURMANDISES MARKET HALL

The gourmet market offers the largest selection of local products from the Jura and Bernese Jura, made by the best regional artisans: fresh seasonal fruit and processed fruit (juices, syrups, jams, vinegars, etc.), cheeses and dairy products, charcuterie and meat products, sweets and biscuits, flour, eggs, bread, and regional specialties such as Toétché and Gateau du Cloître. For your enjoyment or that of your friends, a wide selection of local gift baskets (put together by us or chosen by you) are sure to delight.

The gourmet market is THE showcase for regional local products, particularly those from the "Spécialités du Canton du Jura" and "Jura bernois Produits du terroir" brands. It also offers a wide range of products that have won medals at the Swiss Local Products Competition. The stars of the gourmet market: Damassine AOP, Tête de Moine AOP, Saucisse d'Ajoie IGP

PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) and PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) are two official quality labels reserved for typical products rooted in a region that gives them a specific character and inimitable flavor. They guarantee the authenticity of products made according to traditional methods.

GRANGE Ô FRUITS

From the origin of the fruit to our plates...

The fruit barn presents the five most commonly grown fruits in Switzerland (apples, pears, plums, cherries, and apricots) in an interactive and fun way. It allows visitors to discover how fruit trees are propagated and cultivated, how high-quality fruit is produced, and also to learn a little about their history, test their knowledge of fruit cuisine, and discover the distinctive signs of quality for processed products (PDO/PGI). Finally, you will learn more about the star of the Jura orchards: the red Damasson plum, which is used to produce Damassine PDO.

 

HANGAR Ô ALAMBICS

Still and brandy: what are their stories? How does a still work and how is high-quality brandy made?

Find out the answers to these questions in two areas: an interactive still and a show featuring...the collection of stills from the former Swiss Alcohol Board. This area allows visitors to discover Swiss alcohol policy from 1887 to 2015, shows how a still works, and presents the different types of stills through the unique collection of the former Swiss Alcohol Board.

 

Ô CAVEAU DES EAUX-DE-VIE

The brandy cellar offers a unique selection of brandies from all Swiss cantons, including regional specialties such as Damassine AOP, and a range of brandies that have won medals in competitions such as DistiSuisse and the Swiss Spirit Award.

 

Ô MARQUEE

The marquee seats 150 people. Its tarpaulins can be opened or closed, offering a wide range of layout options to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors or create a cozy cocoon inside, depending on the circumstances and weather conditions.

Events can be organized there.

Contact us for a tailor-made offer!

 

Ô CABANON

 Bar open during special events
or upon request

 

SENTIER DE LA DAMASSINE

The Damassine Trail will be inaugurated in spring 2020. Extending the walking route connecting Porrentruy train station to ÔVA from the Lorette chapel, it will introduce walkers to the history of Damassine AOC from its introduction to the Jura by knights returning from the Crusades to its current production.

 

PLAYGROUND

A beautiful playground awaits children, where they can have fun, climb, and burn off energy in complete safety.