Saint-Ursanne Saint-Ursanne

Saint-Ursanne - Definition

Saint Ursanne (population approximately 1,000) is a city and a commune of the canton of the Jura, Switzerland which has preserved its medieval character. The city contains many historical curiosities (collègiales, a cloister, ruins of a castle, a hermitage). The River Doubs makes a loop by Saint-Ursanne before flowing into France. Additionally, the city is famous for the medieval festival which it organizes each summer.

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