Ô Vergers d'Ajoie – Swiss Museum of Fruit and Distillation

Located on the heights of Porrentruy in the canton of Jura, Switzerland, Ô Vergers d'Ajoie is an agritourism site and museum dedicated to fruit and distillation. It traces the journey of a fruit brandy, syrup or jam from the flowering of the orchards to the consumer's palate. The museum presents the largest collection of historical stills (alambics) in Switzerland, saved from the former Federal Alcohol Administration, as well as an interactive exhibition on the five most cultivated fruits in Switzerland. The site also includes a regional produce shop, a restaurant and an outdoor activity area, and hosts changing temporary exhibitions and events.

Families and Kids

The museum offers multisensory activities for families, with an interactive and playful fruit exhibition. A playground awaits children to play, climb and let off steam in complete safety. Children up to 6 years old enter free of charge.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60 min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Topic: Crafts and industry
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Play area
    • Entrance fee: 10 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $

Opening hours

The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00; closed on Mondays.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00-18:00
Wednesday
10:00-18:00
Thursday
10:00-18:00
Friday
10:00-18:00
Saturday
10:00-18:00
Sunday
10:00-18:00

Admission fees

10 CHF
Adult admission
8 CHF
Students, AVS (old-age) and AI (disability insurance) holders, on presentation of proof.
5 CHF
Children from 7 to 16 years old.
0 CHF
Free for children up to 6 years old.
8 CHF
Groups from 10 people, without guide (on reservation).

Contact

Webpage
overgersdajoie.ch
Email
info@overgersdajoie.ch
Address
Combe Bruequelin 27, 2900 Porrentruy

Access

Nearby stops

  • Porrentruy, Ô Vergers d'Ajoie100 meters walking distance
  • Porrentruy1400 meters walking distance
  • Porrentruy, Collège Thurmann1450 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Basel SBB
1h 18m
Neuchâtel
1h 27m
Bern
1h 38m
Olten
1h 39m
Zürich HB
2h 16m

FAQ

  • Is the museum accessible to people with reduced mobility?
    Yes, all spaces of the agritourism site are accessible to people with reduced mobility.
  • How long does a visit to the museum take?
    The approximate duration of the visit to the two spaces (Hangar aux alambics and Grange aux fruits) is 1 hour.
  • Is there a playground for children on site?
    Yes, a playground awaits children to play, climb and let off steam in complete safety.
  • Can I reach the site by public transport?
    A bus connects Porrentruy station to the 'Ô Vergers d'Ajoie' stop in 2 minutes; the stop is on request. The site is also reachable on foot from Porrentruy station via the marked damassine trail.
  • Is there a restaurant on the site?
    Yes, La Table des Vergers is a restaurant managed by the museum foundation, entirely supplied with regional and Swiss products.

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