St-Ursanne in Lights

The medieval town lights up from Thursday to Sunday at nightfall. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., bursts of light dance on the bridge and at the St. John’s Gate thanks to mapping projections. Wander through the old town and discover hand-blown glass lanterns and illuminated landmarks, such as the stained glass windows by artist Kim En Joong in the Cloister, the tower of Maison Béchaux, and the statue of the Mermaid. Admission is free an invitation to be carried away by the magic of the moment, whether you are a local resident or a passing traveler.

And when Friday comes, followed by Saturday, the dream grows richer thanks to a varied program: narrated tours, whispered stories, feasts of a thousand flavors, and delicate tastings extend the enchantment, offering everyone a timeless interlude.

Detailed Program of Events

Friday, 7.11:

• Cheese and Jurassic Soda tasting evening at Au Péché Mignon
• Discovery of the Collegiate Church’s treasure (7:00–7:45 p.m., registration: +41 (0)32 465 32 06, donation at the exit)

Saturday, 8.11:

• Storytelling tour & legends of the Doubs (6:15–7:30 p.m., meeting point in front of the Tourist Office, CHF 15 per person from age 15, CHF 8 per child, to be paid on site)
• Discovery of Swiss and French Jura wines by Baluchon, (3 one-hour sessions to choose from: 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m.; CHF 15/person, registration: [email protected])

Friday, 14.11:

• Storytelling at the bookshop-café Le Vent se lève on the theme of light (6:00–7:00 p.m., donation at the exit)

Saturday, 15.11:

• Revira de St-Martin dinner evening at La Couronne restaurant
• Storytelling by torchlight by Espace pastoral (7:15–9:00 p.m., meeting point at the cloister, event sheltered but outdoors)

Friday, 21.11:

• Lantern tour of St-Ursanne by Jura Tourism (6:15 p.m., information and registration here)
• Raclette evening and archery entertainment at the Maison du Tourisme

Saturday, 22.11:

• Irish evening at the brewery La Tonnebière (three-course menu and traditional music; reservations: [email protected] or +41 (0)75 417 53 13)

Friday, 28.11:

• Discovery of wood carving (7:00–9:00 p.m., woodcarvers’ workshop, St. Paul’s Gate)
• Discovery of the Collegiate Church’s treasure (7:00–7:45 p.m., registration: +41 (0)32 465 32 06, donation at the exit)

Saturday, 29.11:

• Concert at the Collegiate Church with the vocal group Imagin’Airs (7:30 p.m., donations appreciated)
• Discovery of Swiss and French Jura wines by Baluchon, (sessions at 4 p.m., 5 p.m., and 6 p.m., CHF 15/person, registration: [email protected])

Friday 5.12 and Saturday 6.12: no special events due to the Christmas Market on 6–7 December 2025

Friday, 12.12:

• Storytelling at the bookshop-café Le Vent se lève on the theme of light (6:00–7:00 p.m., donation at the exit)
• Open doors at Herbarium jewelry workshop (5–7 p.m.)

Saturday, 13.12:

• “Pea Soup” dinner at Le Jura restaurant
• Storytelling by torchlight by Espace pastoral (7:15–9:00 p.m., meeting point at the cloister, event sheltered but outdoors)

Friday, 19.12:

• Open doors at Herbarium jewelry workshop (5–7 p.m.)
• Themed dinner evening at the Demi-Lune hotel-restaurant

Saturday, 20.12:

• “Mussels and Fries” dinner evening at La Couronne restaurant

Friday, 26.12:

• Light and shadow show on the Collegiate Church and its historic organ by Tribunes baroques (5:30–6:15 p.m., meeting point in front of the Collegiate Church, donation at the exit)
• Storytelling tour & legends of the Doubs (6:15–7:30 p.m., meeting point in front of the Tourist Office, CHF 15 per person from age 15, CHF 8 per child, to be paid on site)

Saturday, 27.12:

• Festive “Raclette” evening at La Tonnebière brewery (reservations: [email protected] or +41 (0)75 417 53 13)

Friday, 2.01:

• Light and shadow show on the Collegiate Church and its historic organ by Tribunes baroques (5:30–6:15 p.m., meeting point in front of the Collegiate Church, donation at the exit)
• Cheese and Jurassic Soda tasting evening at Au Péché Mignon

Saturday, 3.01:

• Lantern tour of St-Ursanne by Jura Tourism (information and registration here)
• Carrot soup “Jaune du Doubs” by the Parc du Doubs (6:00–8:00 p.m., at the Cloister, sale of bowls of carrot soup served with homemade bread)

Friday, 9.01:

• Discovery of wood carving (7:00–9:00 p.m., woodcarvers’ workshop, St. Paul’s Gate)
• Light and shadow show on the Collegiate Church and its historic organ by Tribunes baroques (5:30–6:15 p.m., meeting point in front of the Collegiate Church, donation at the exit)

Saturday, 10.01:

• “Burger and Fries” dinner at Le Jura restaurant
• Open house at the Weaving Workshop (5:00–8:00 p.m.)