Houses along river Bienne

Houses along river Bienne in Saint Claude

 

Cathedral and old houses in Saint Claude

Cathedral and old houses in Saint Claude

 

A closer view of Saint Claude with its cathedral and some old houses.
The cathedral is more than 8 centuries old and has a very long name : Cathédrale Saint Pierre, Saint Paul et Saint André.
The Maison du Peuple that you can see in the foreground is also an old building used today as a cinema. You can read more (in french) about its history here.

River Bienne in Saint Claude

River Bienne in Saint Claude

 

River Bienne comes from Jura mountains near Prémanon and joins river Tacon near Saint Claude. Just before the junction, it runs through the city which has many big or small bridges.

Saint Claude city in Jura mountains

Saint Claude city in Jura mountains

 

An image from yesterday.
Saint Claude is one of the main cities in Haut Jura Natural Park. It's crossed by river Bienne and known for its cathedral and craftwork on wood and stones.