Burgen und Ruinen im Kanton Jura

Castles and Ruins

This collection highlights the defensive and religious heritage of the Jura region and its borders. It features the former residence of the Prince-Bishops of Basel at Porrentruy, the strategic 13th-century ruins of Morimont, and the remains of the Cistercian Lucelle Abbey. These sites range from well-preserved administrative centers to secluded hilltop fortifications, illustrating the medieval power struggles and architectural evolution along the Franco-Swiss frontier.

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Château de Montjoie-le-Château

Ruins of a medieval fortress overlooking the Doubs valley. This protected monument was the ancestral seat of the Lords of Montjoie and dates back to the 13th century.

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Porrentruy Castle

Porrentruy Castle is a castle in the municipality of Porrentruy of the Canton of Jura in Switzerland.

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Château de Morimont

The Château de Morimont is a ruined castle in the Alsace region of France, in the commune of Oberlarg in the Haut-Rhin département.

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Château de Morimont

The Château de Morimont is a ruined castle in the Alsace region of France, in the commune of Oberlarg in the Haut-Rhin département.

Château de Pleujouse

Medieval castle dating from the 11th century, situated on a rocky outcrop in La Baroche. The site features a distinctive round tower and currently houses a restaurant.

Tour de Milandre

The remaining 13th-century limestone tower of a former medieval fortress. Located near Boncourt, it served as a strategic watchpoint overlooking the Ajoie region.

Ruine du Château de Soyhières

Remains of an 11th-century fortress built by the Counts of Soyhières. The ruins occupy a strategic ridge overlooking the Birse river valley.

Ruines du Château de Sainte Ursanne

Hilltop ruins of a 14th-century castle overlooking the medieval town. Originally built to protect the local abbey, it was largely destroyed during the 17th century.

Château de Lowenburg

13th-century castle ruins located in the municipality of Pleigne. The site includes the remains of the residential tower and defensive walls.

Abbaye de Lucelle

Ruins of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1123 on the Franco-Swiss border. Once a powerful religious center, the site includes remaining walls and a park.