Cultural Heritage

Bienvenue en Ajoie, patrie du HC AJoie !

Welcome to Porrentruy and the Ajoie region, the cradle of the Ajoie ice hockey club!

Porrentruy. © Reto Duriet

We welcome you to the green surroundings of the Ajoie, where you can enjoy culture, nature and relaxation. After the game, it's time to go for a stroll and explore this region which has much to offer for every taste! Whether you love history or art, wide open spaces and nature, or sports of all kinds, you will be able to find it all here.

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Vue de Roche d'Or. © ALEX KANGANGI

St-Ursanne. © Reto Duriet

Tour d'Enson à Roche d'Or. © Meyer + Kangangi

Jurassica. © www.stemutz.com

The Ponds at Bonfol. © RegineFoto

Château de Pleujouse. © www.vincentbourrut.ch

Porrentruy. © Reto Duriet

Vue de Roche d'Or. © ALEX KANGANGI

St-Ursanne. © Reto Duriet

Tour d'Enson à Roche d'Or. © Meyer + Kangangi

Jurassica. © www.stemutz.com

The Ponds at Bonfol. © RegineFoto

Château de Pleujouse. © www.vincentbourrut.ch

Porrentruy. © Reto Duriet

Town

Porrentruy

Porrentruy, a former residence of the Prince-Bishops of Basel, is known for its imposing castle and the Réfous Tower, a massive old watchtower overlooking the old town.

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Castle of Porrentruy. © Martin Trouillat

Le PIRE by Plonk & Replonk

Museum, Porrentruy

Exhibition of the artists Plonk & Replonk.

The Caves of Réclère

Natural sites, Réclère

A mysterious subterranean world, the kindgom of stalactites and stalagmites.

Jurassica Museum

Museum, Porrentruy

A foundation for the nature heritage of the Jura.

Préhisto-Parc

Fun & Adventure, Réclère

Huge dinosaurs in the forest, just above the famous caves.

JURASSICA - Dinotec

Fun & Adventure, Porrentruy

Dinotec: a window into the past

Circuit secret Porrentruy

Cultural Heritage, Porrentruy

Visit unusual places in Porrentruy along the «Secret Circuit».

Jurassica - Excavations at the Banné

Cultural Heritage, Porrentruy

Excavations at the Banné: searching for a treasure in the Jura’s earth

The ponds of Bonfol

Natural sites, Bonfol

Discover the old ponds of the Prince Bishops of Basel

Ô Vergers d'Ajoie

Museum, Porrentruy

Swiss Fruits and Distillery Museum

POPA

Museum, Porrentruy

Porrentruy Optical Art

Accommodation

Are you looking for a hotel, a guest room, a holiday flat or even a more unusual accommodation? You are sure to find your heart’s desire here.

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Auberge d'Ajoie

The Damassine path

Hiking

The trail leads to the Damassine prune trees, which grow wild and, according to legend, were brought over by crusaders from Damascus a long time ago.

Looping route Porrentruy

Hiking

Family hike to discover the damassine.

Trans Swiss Trail

Hiking

After the lovely old town of Porrentruy, across fields to the forested Jura chain. Then a descent through...

Around Porrentruy

Cycling

Start out in Porrentruy to discover the plains of the Ajoie.

Chemin du Jura

Hiking

From Delémont to Saignelégier, via Porrentruy and St-Ursanne, the Chemin du Jura is a wonderful 5-stage hiking route. Wide open spaces, breathtaking views, relaxation far from the urban bustle and unforgettable moments are on the programme!

A looping route starting from Bonfol

Hiking

This 13-km hike is an opportunity to explore the historic site of Le Largin.

Haute-Ajoie Tour

Hiking

Starting from Grandfontaine and passing by the Caves of Réclère.

Sentier du km 0

Hiking

The 7.5-kilometre “Km 0 Trail” through mostly flat and wooded terrain reveals the remnants and traces of three different frontlines – French, Swiss and German.

Festivity, Festival

Feast of St. Martin

As every November, the traditional St. Martin's festival takes place in Ajoie and Porrentruy.

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JURA-PASS

Get free public transport and benefit from numerous discounts on activities during your stay in the Jura region!

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