Location: Saint-Ursanne
Top Things to do in Saint-Ursanne
Top 10 Things to do in Saint-Ursanne, Switzerland
Saint-Ursanne is an old town and a former municipality of the district of Porrentruy in the canton of Jura, Switzerland which has preserved much of its medieval character. The town contains many historical buildings, including a Romanesque abbey church, a collegiate church, a cloister, many medieval houses, a hermitage and an 18th-century bridge. The river Doubs makes a loop near Saint-Ursanne before flowing into France. Since 2009 Saint-Ursanne has been a part of the new municipality Clos du Doubs.
Restaurants in Saint-Ursanne
1. Pont St-Jean
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By AlexanderIJohnson - Porrentruy, Switzerland
While the bridge is what most come to visit the real highlight in St-Ursanne is the church! A witness to past wealth linked to the bridge, it will surprise you.
2. Le Clip
Overall Ratings
5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Michèle F
i very much enjoyed the trip - not only for family's, but also for elderly people it is a very relaxing and charming adventure. There is just the right amount of instructions to make you feel comfortable and independent the same time. Thank you for a very nice day!
3. Cloitre de St-Ursanne
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By r0landbrunner - Zurich, Switzerland
the church of St. Ursanne has a very interesting entrance gate, definitely worth to look and wonder a bit before you enter. Inside there are some interesing fresco paintings. the small court of the cloister is also worth the visit.
4. Collegiale
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Jo1011 - Canton of Zurich, Switzerland
Quaint little church. Not very fancy but really peaceful. If you go to this little town I would suggest you pick up a brochure from the tourism office and take a short walking tour of the village.
5. Viaduc
Overall Ratings
4 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Jo1011 - Canton of Zurich, Switzerland
Not much to do beyond looking at it - and it is quite beautiful. I would not go out of my way to see it.
6. Jura Tourisme
Overall Ratings
4 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Maghi K - Geneva, Switzerland
I was looking for walking paths around Saint-Ursanne. I was given very helpful advice both on paths and on which was the best map to buy to supplement the free sheets each showing a path. The suggestions included walks where using public transport was a possibility, and I was also given timetables for busses and trains.
It's probably worth adding that if you stay in a hotel in the town, you are given a pass allowing you to travel free on all public transport, and public transport is pretty good.
7. Porte St-Pierre
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By jurassica02 - Canton of Jura, Switzerland
La porte a été reconstruite en 1522 permettait de se protéger contre l’ennemi, puis plus tard assurait un rôle de contrôle de passage ; elle a été transformée en 1665 et rénovée en 1949 et 2004. Elle porte les armes de la ville et les armoiries du prince-évêque Jean-Conrad de Roggenbach du côté extérieur et deux bouches à feu du côté intérieur ; la porte est surmontée d’un clocheton. L’horloge de la Berbatte, en haut de la Porte, réalisée en 1713 par le maître-horloger de Porrentruy François Keyser, a été rénovée et refonctionne depuis 2011 dont la réalisation a été confiée à l’horloger-pendulier Laurant Barotte aidé par trois élèves de l’Ecole des métiers techniques de Porrentruy.
8. Maison du Tourisme
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By jurassica02 - Canton of Jura, Switzerland
Des idées de loisirs d’avril à novembre telles les ballades en canoë, parcours de tir à l’arc ou de swin golf, footgolf, balade à vélo électrique, parapente et chasse au trésor en canoë. Détente au bord du Doubs avec restauration pizzas et menus pour groupes et écoles.
A ne pas confondre avec l’Office du tourisme situé en plein cœur de la vieille ville, près du pont.
9. Atelier 104
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Popsi78 - Saint-Ursanne, Switzerland
St-Ursanne regorge de trésors à visiter. Il y a de nombreuses boutiques et plusieurs galeries d'art, mais celle-ci est un peu spéciale : c'est la galerie privée d'un artiste du crû, Michel Marchand. Auteur des affiches de nombreuses manifestations locales - dont les célèbres "Médiévales" - c'est également un aquarelliste fin et très inspiré, et un artiste pictural membre de Visarte à découvrir...
10. Place des Esportates
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By jurassica02 - Canton of Jura, Switzerland
Un joli et charmant jardin médiéval a vu le jour au bord du Doubs en 2014. Il comprend une douzaine de bacs avec quelques cent fleurs et plantes ornementales, potagères ou médicinales. Des informations sont données par des panneaux didactiques à chaque bac. Une place de jeux pour enfants complète ce joli coin.
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