Saint-Ursanne
Saint-Ursanne is a small village located on the Doubs river in Canton Jura, Switzerland. Saint-Ursanne is noted for the its highly picturesque old town located in a peaceful rural area.
Understand[edit]
- 1 Tourist office, Place Roger Schaffter, ☏ +41 32 432 41 90, [email protected]. Hours vary seasonally, check on the website first.
Get in[edit]
Saint-Ursanne is serviced by train from Delémont. The station is 10-15 minutes walk from the old town.
Get around[edit]
Saint-Ursanne is small enough to walk around and see the sights easily.
See[edit]
The most famous feature of Saint-Ursanne is its town centre with many buildings dating back from the middle ages. The town is quite small and there is a walking map available from the tourist office, which will bring you around to see all the sights.
- 1 Collegiate Church. Part of this church and its cloister date back to the 10th century.
- 2 Hermitage of Ursicinus. This is dedicated to the hermit Ursicinus who is said to have lived here in the 6th century. A monastery was built in his name and that is also where the town got its name from.
Do[edit]
Hike, or bike along the river or through the hills.
Canoe down the river Doubs.
Trout Fishing
- Les Médiévales. The medieval festival takes place in Saint-Ursanne every other year (odd years) during the second weekend in July. Fr. 18/12 depending on the day.
Buy[edit]
Eat[edit]
- 1 Hôtel du Boeuf, Rue du 23-Juin 60, ☏ +41 32 461 31 49. Try the locally caught trout.
Drink[edit]
Sleep[edit]
- 1 La Couronne, Rue du 23-Juin 3, ☏ +41 32 461 35 67. Fr. 75/80 with/without bathroom.
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