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Many churches in France, including this chapel, are dedicated to the Virgin Mary under the widely used title "Notre-Dame" (in German: "Our Dear Lady"). A brief thought on the Mother of God from Albino Luciani (Pope John Paul I): "Mary is indeed our sister, as Saint Ambrose says. She led a life very similar to ours. It is of course beautiful to venerate Mary as the Virgin and Mother of God, as the one conceived immaculately by original sin and taken up into heaven; but she is also the Madonna of plates, brooms and cooking pots..." Every visitor to this small Marian shrine can decide for themselves which "Notre-Dame" they would like to venerate here.

Moulin Jeannottat is a picturesque site located in the Jura region of Switzerland where you can indulge in a challenging trail run. You will follow the Doubs, cross forests and meadows and pass this historic mill dating from the 17th century and used for grinding grain and sawing wood. It also served as a border post between France and the Principality of Basel until 1780. The mill is now privately owned, but you can admire its architecture and surroundings.

This bright red suspension bridge spans the Doubs near the village of Enfers. Be careful not to lose your balance on the deck, as it can sway in the wind.

Very simple but stable construction!

The small campsite (300m away) is private. There is a sign there telling you to go to the Moulin Jeannottat restaurant. However, this no longer exists. It is best to inquire directly with the resident / owner of the house.

In 1542, construction of a first oratory to house a statue of the Virgin reputed to be miraculous. The chapel, which had become a place of pilgrimage, was enlarged in 1721 and burned down during the German attack in June 1940. Bell tower and nave are destroyed, but the choir is saved. Rebuilt in September 1940. The chapel is located directly on the GR5 and offers a drinking water point 👍

Porrentruy Castle is certainly the highlight of any city tour. Large parts of the castle are open to the public. From up here you can enjoy a fantastic view over the medieval town and its surrounding area. The centerpiece of the castle is the mighty Réfus Tower. It can be climbed up to the top of the tower roof, with a spiral-like external staircase leading to the entrance, which is 9 m above the ground. If you want to go up here, you should have a head for heights. Numerous "bilingual" information boards pass on their knowledge about the history of the castle to visitors. Behind the castle, there are lush meadows that invite you to take a walk. Anyone who is unable to walk can easily park their car behind the palace complex. There were even pitches for campers with electricity, etc. thought and behind the castle wall there is a clean toilet block. If you want to leave the castle towards the city, you can either do so via a spiral staircase or use the elevator.

If you stop in Porrentruy, if you are a herb, plant and flower enthusiast, you should definitely pay a visit to the Parc du Jardin Botanique. After the botanical garden in Basel, it is the second oldest in Switzerland. It is striking that in addition to the almost inexhaustible variety of plants, one or the other sundial on several house fronts shows the time in a shadowy way. A particularly idiosyncratic and modern example can be seen at the end of the park when you enter the area through the main portal. Right next to the botanical garden, there is a public car park that is subject to a fee. From the botanical garden, you can continue your journey of discovery in the direction of the old town, or pay your respects to the castle above the city.