Saint-Ursanne
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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
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phone: +41 32 432 41 90address: Place Roger Schaffter
Get in
Saint-Ursanne is serviced by train from Delémont. The station is 10-15 minutes walk from the old town.
Get around
Saint-Ursanne is small enough to walk around and see the sights easily.
See
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.
Collegiate ChurchPart of this church and its cloister date back to the 10th century.
Hermitage of UrsicinusThis 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
Hike, or bike along the river or through the hills.
Canoe down the river Doubs.
Trout Fishing
Les MédiévalesThe medieval festival takes place in Saint-Ursanne every other year (odd years) during the second weekend in July.
Eat
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phone: +41 32 461 31 49address: Rue du 23-Juin 60Try the locally caught trout.
Sleep
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phone: +41 32 461 35 67address: Rue du 23-Juin 3