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Chateau de Porrentruy, 2900Porrentruy, Switzerland
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2024
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2024

The Tour Réfous is a historic site in Porrentruy. Perched on the Fahy hill since the 13th century, the castle offers a breathtaking view of the old town. Formerly the residence of the Princes-Bishops of Basel, its architecture dates from the Middle Ages to the late 18th century. Today, it is the seat of justice for the Republic and Canton of Jura, making it a symbol of power. The castle complex comprises a number of buildings, including the Tour Réfous, a 13th-century round tower reminiscent of Savoyard circular keeps. There are also the Residence and the Chancellery, with their magnificent late-Renaissance portals. The buildings have been restored several times and now house the Cantonal Court and part of the district administration. A visit to the castle offers an insight into the history of the region, as well as works of art including portraits of bishops and paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries.

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Tour ronde de 32 mètres de haut
La Tour Réfous a probablement été édifiée peu après 1271. Elle comporte un toit conique du 16e siècle posé sur des créneaux. A environ 9 m du sol, il existe une porte-haute au premier étage, accessible autrefois par un pont en bois depuis le bâtiment de Lydda remontant au 14e siècle et détruit en1804. La tour est accessible au public à l’aide de l’escalier. Au pied de la tour, on y trouve 120 boulets de catapulte retrouvés lors de travaux d’assainissement en 2017.

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