Monuments to visit Delemont

Built by the architect Pierre Racine between 1716 and 1721 in the baroque style, the castle of Delémont was the summer residence of Prince-Bishop Jean-Conrad de Reinach. The castle was bought by the town in 1821. As a visitor, you do not have access to the entire castle, but you can enjoy the facades and the monumental staircase from the courtyard. The courtyard of honour was the place where the bishop took his oath of allegiance. From the car park on the Place Monsieur, you can access the gardens of the castle and its beautiful fountain on the south side.

Château de Vorbourg is a ruined fortified castle in Delémont. It was once inhabited by the knights of Telsperg, a family of minor feudal nobility. The ruins of the lower castle have been modified over the centuries and now house the Vorbourg chapel. The foundations of the terraces, the St. Anne tower and a cistern hidden beneath the apartments can still be seen. The upper castle, higher than the chapel, was consolidated and restored in 1998. Inside, a vaulted ceiling is currently being rebuilt. Both Telsperg castles were toppled in the Basel earthquake of 1356, but continued to be inhabited and to house the prince-bishop. The chapel is open daily, but access to the interior of St. Anne's Tower is closed. The upper castle ruins can be reached via a steep footpath.

The Circuit Secret de Delémont is a must-see tourist attraction in Delémont. This circuit allows you to discover 7 of the town's most emblematic landmarks using a digital key. These include the Porte au Loup, the bell tower of the Eglise St-Marcel, the Corps de Garde at the Château and the Villa Vermeille. Each site is animated by comic-book-style projections created by Jura artist Dexter Maurer. Admission is CHF 9.00 for adults, CHF 6.00 for children aged 7 to 16, and CHF 8.00 for students, AHV and IV pensioners. Discounts are also available for groups of 10 to 20 people (10%) and for groups of more than 20 people (40%). This activity can be booked with a guide.