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Jura

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Joined the Confederation: 1979Capital: DelémontLanguage: FrenchOfficial website Sport guide by canton →

History & heritage

Jura is the youngest canton. After decades of autonomy campaigns, the French-speaking northern Jura separated from Bern by popular vote and became a canton in 1979.

Known for watchmaking, the Freiberger horse breed and the wooded plateau of the Franches-Montagnes.

Traditions

  • Marché-Concours

    Second weekend of August

    Saignelégier's national horse show and races celebrating the Franches-Montagnes breed.

  • Saint-Martin

    November

    Ajoie's gargantuan pork feast (repas de la Saint-Martin) with up to eight courses.

  • Fête du peuple jurassien

    September

    Delémont celebrates the founding of Switzerland's youngest canton.

Official public events & cultural agenda

Concerts, festivals, markets and exhibitions in Jura are published by the official regional tourism agenda. Member meetups are listed above.

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