Another beautiful day in the Jura Canton of Switzerland. We woke a little late but enjoyed a leisurely breakfast overlooking Porrentruy. Later in the morning we drove on to Saint-Ursanne, where we were reacquainted with le Doubs River.
According to legend St-Ursanne was founded in the 7th century when the Irish monk Ursicinus decided he wanted to live here as a hermit. A short time after a religious community settled here, and over the centuries the town grew and became a small but vital community.
The Fiuntain du Mai (1591) stands in the centre of the village between the collegiate church and the city hall. The statue is of St Ursicinus with a bear at his feet.
The hosuse frontages to the River Doubs.
The cloisters of the collegiate church - started in the 1200s, it contains romanesque, gothic and baroque styles.
A merchants house in the medieval village.
Some interesting doorways.
Getting a bit cute with the camera!
Today much of the town is dated from the 12th to the 16th century. The town has a very welcoming atmosphere with mainly service industries to accommodate the visitors to the town.
The whole Jura area is geared for many outdoor activities, with walking and cycling trails abounding.
Later in the day we moved on to Moutier where we were to spend the night - parked by a gurgling steam, with the sound of cow bells in the opposite paddock. Must be in Switzerland!
On the way, we past through a number of tunnels - 3 and 4 kilometres in length. Perhaps a Hobart traffic team could head this way and have a look!
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