Rocourt Ju: Church, Heritage and Cycling Route

Rocourt is a municipality in the Porrentruy district of the canton of Jura in Switzerland. Specific points of interest for a stay include the Saint-François-Xavier parish church, historical traces, and named routes for cycling and hiking. You can plan your trip according to whether you are particularly interested in art and architectural history or in exploring a route.

Church and architectural history

The Saint-François-Xavier parish church was built between 1857 and 1859; the bell tower porch dates from 1896. The church houses stained-glass windows by Inès Vandeghinste from 1984 and 1987, as well as a Pietà from the early 16th century. The Pietà comes from Rocourt’s former noble chapel. The construction period, the later porch and the artworks therefore belong to different periods. If you would like to see the artworks in person, check access arrangements in advance.

Architecture and historical traces

At 29 Bas du village stands a house regarded as a typical tall house of the Haute-Ajoie. Its structure is partly separate from its imposing farm building. The historic salt road passed through Rocourt on the route linking Arc-et-Senans and Porrentruy. Together, the house and the route offer two different ways to explore the area’s history: one is a specific architectural example, the other a historic connection between the two named places.

Cycling and hiking

The Chevenez–Rocourt–Réclère cycling route is part of the Porrentruy–Belfort tourist circuits established as part of FrancoVéloSuisse. It also shares its route with Swiss cycling route 647, “In the Footsteps of the Dinosaurs.” The route is therefore part of a larger circuit and linked to a cycling route with a themed name. If you are planning a cycling trip, check the latest route information, as infrastructure details may change.

The La Faux d’Enson hiking route passes through Roche d’Or on its way to Rocourt. It also leads to an observation tower offering a lovely viewpoint. Access to the route from Porrentruy railway station is also described; in Porrentruy, it follows the Allaine. These provide specific names and reference points for planning the route, without implying a particular walking time or level of difficulty.

A smartphone app for the Sentier Rocourt is available to download from Google Play. As app availability may change, it is advisable to check before planning your trip.

Regional traditions and Damassine

Regional customs and products are also among the themes you can explore. In Rocourt, Damassine eau-de-vie is made into AOP Damassine nectar. This is a specific link to local production. The Saint-Martin folk festival is a separate tradition: it is celebrated in the Haute-Ajoie on the second weekend of November and is considered a living tradition. This date applies to the Haute-Ajoie, not to Rocourt alone.

The named works, routes and themes offer specific points of reference for planning. When visiting, up-to-date information about access and route details can help you prepare for your plans.

Discover more destinations: Ocourt, Porrentruy, Coeuve, Lugnez, Chevenez, Beurnevésin, Asuel, Vendlincourt.

For the main travel overview: Porrentruy.