The Chapel of Notre-Dame du Vorbourg is a Marian sanctuary perched on a rocky promontory above Delémont, overlooking the Birse valley. Here you will find an active place of pilgrimage, a 17th-century statue of the Virgin and many ex-votos.
Religious buildings
Main highlights
- Marian sanctuary considered the oldest in the Jura, founded as early as 1049 according to tradition
- Chapel clinging to the cliff, with views over the Birse and the Delémont valley
- 17th-century statue of the Virgin and many ex-votos in a living place of pilgrimage
Overview
The Chapel of Notre-Dame du Vorbourg is a Marian sanctuary located above Delémont, in the Jura. It stands on a rocky promontory overlooking the Birse and the Delémont valley.
According to tradition, it was founded in 1049, making it the oldest Marian sanctuary in the Jura. Today it remains a popular place of pilgrimage.
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What to see and do
Inside, the centrepiece is a statue of the Virgin dating from the 17th century, at the heart of pilgrims’ devotion.
The walls are covered with numerous ex-votos, testimonies to the fervour associated with the site over the centuries. They show how deeply attached local people are to this sanctuary.
Outside, the chapel’s position, clinging to the cliff, offers a panoramic view over the Birse and the Delémont valley.
Practical information
Access : the chapel is located on a rocky promontory above Delémont, in the Birse valley.
Visitors : the site suits both visitors interested in religious heritage and pilgrims.
On site : the chapel is still an active place of worship.
Visiting tips
As the sanctuary is a living place of pilgrimage, please be discreet during your visit. Take time to look at the ex-votos and enjoy the view over the valley from the promontory.
Nearby attractions
- Soyhières Castle features medieval ruins on a promontory, reached by a short path.
- The Jura Museum of Art and History brings together the history, art and heritage of the canton of Jura.
- The Galerie Arche de Noé offers a trail for observing animals in large enclosures.
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