Location: Porrentruy
Top Things to do in Porrentruy
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Porrentruy (French pronunciation: [pɔʁɑ̃tʁɥi], Franc-Comtois: Poérreintru French pronunciation: [pweʁɛ̃tʁy], German: Pruntrut) is a Swiss municipality and seat of the district of the same name located in the canton of Jura.
Restaurants in Porrentruy
1. AjoiEvasion
Overall Ratings
5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By Claire G
Une soirée minutée partagée en couple grâce au Passeport Loisirs. Le travail en équipe est la clé de la réussite. A deux, pas le temps de travailler chaque énigme ensemble, il faut clairement se répartir le travail. Une expérience sympathique parfaitement maîtrisée par l’hôtesse et une dynamique amusante et engageante. À tester
2. Jurassica Sentier Didactique
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Nic U - Switzerland
Belle balade au départ de la sortie d'autoroute de Chevenez-Fahy juste après Porrentruy. Comptez 1.5 hrs aller-retour y compris la visite des traces. Chemin forestier pour la plus grande partie du parcours avec une bonne mais courte montée comprenant quelques marches.
Une vingtaine de panneaux en français et allemand vous orientent sur la paléontologie et les fouilles de la région.
Au bout du chemin vous découvrez les traces de dinosaures mis à jour il y a quelques années. Très bien conservées, celle-ci impressionneront grands et petits. Retour par le même chemin.
3. Pierre Percee
Overall Ratings
2.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By jurassica02 - Canton of Jura, Switzerland
Situé à la sortie du village direction Porrentruy, ce monolithe calcaire de 250 cm de haut, percé d’un trou ovale, représente l’élément principal (façade) d’une chambre funéraire. Des croyances et des légendes s’y rattachent. On lui attribuait également des vertus comme le pouvoir magique de bonifier tout ce qui passe par son orifice et avait également le don de calmer les coliques.
4. Jurassica Jardin Botanique
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By inkwave17 - Switzerland
Hidden away behind the local high school, you will find this excellent botanical garden. Although small, it packs a lot in and is a peaceful place to wander around and enjoy. We especially enjoyed the beautiful roses and the relaxing shady areas to rest on a hot day. A little gem!
5. Chateau de Porrentruy
Overall Ratings
4 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Adrianne K - Melbourne, Australia
The chateau (or castle) in Porrentruy is up on a hill overlooking the town. The Refous tower has belonged to the bishops of Basel since the 13th century and is where the Prince Bishops fled in exile during the 15th century when they built the castle proper. Now it serves as the Palais de Justice for the Jura Canton. In the entrance hall you can see the shields for all the regions in the Canton. The gaol was being upgraded and renovated when we were there but you could still into the dungeons (through a small door to the right of the gaol entrance and down the stone steps) Some of the cells are open and two have animated moving pictures projected on the wall - one depicting the life and death of one of the prisoners. You can climb up the Refous tower and half way up inside the tower is another animation. Apparently there is a walking tour given out by the information bureau which includes the castle. After looking out over the town (good views) you can also enter a building to the left and go down a spiral staircase (MAKE SURE YOU SWITCH ON THE LIGHTS AT THE TOP) to the lower area where the bishops went in the winter to be warm. This leads out onto the street. Well worth a visit and it is free!
6. JURASSICA Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By AlexanderIJohnson - Porrentruy, Switzerland
The permanent collection is well presented and quite interesting. You can get up and close due to the small size of the museum which is none the less attached to a local research facility. The kids also loved the temporary exposition. It's relatively cheap, free for under 16's and 6CHF for adults. If you're in Porrentruy it's worth the visit!
7. Tour Refous
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By r0landbrunner - Zurich, Switzerland
located within the castle of Porrentruy, or rather being a part of its outer fortification, this tower is impressive in size. the entrance is located some 10m above the ground level, to be reached by climbing a metal staircase.
8. Hotel Dieu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Swissdiver - Geneva, Switzerland
The Hotel Dieu is located in the heart of the Old Town. When I came by, I was amazed by the magnificence of this rather small building that is 250 years old hospital that now serves as city public library and cultural center. It was really worth stoping for about 10 minutes there...
9. Jurassica Dinotec
Overall Ratings
4 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Jo1011 - Canton of Zurich, Switzerland
This should not take you more than 15 mins - but it will be so thrilling. it is a short walk from the train station - walk along the river - it is pretty.
10. JURASSICA Fouilles du Banne
Overall Ratings
4 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By migou18 - Porrentruy
Après une petite montée au Banné, les enfants (et les adultes) dégainent les armes : pioche râteau et bidon pour creuser et chercher les fameux fossiles du coin! excellentes informations du personnel qui vous renseigne sur la famille des merveilles que vous venez de découvrir!
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