Saint-Ursanne

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Coordinates: 47°22′N 7°09′E

Saint-Ursanne
Canton Jura
District Porrentruy
Coordinates  47°22′N 7°09′E
Population 730   (December 2003)
Area 11.46 km²
Elevation 440 m
Postal code 2882
SFOS number 6804
Website [http://saint-ursanne.isuisse.com

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Saint-Ursanne

Saint Ursanne (population approximately 1,000) is a city and a commune of the district of Porrentruy in the canton of Jura, Switzerland which has preserved its medieval character. The city contains many historical curiosities (collègiales, a cloister, ruins of a castle, a hermitage). The River Doubs makes a loop by Saint-Ursanne before flowing into France.

Additionally, the city is famous for the medieval festival which it organizes each summer.

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