Castelli e rovine nel Giura

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.