St-Ursanne is known as the Pearl of the Jura: a medieval town tucked into a wooded valley along the banks of the Doubs River. You cross the four-arched stone bridge, Pont Saint-Jean, into a historic centre framed by three medieval gates, narrow cobbled lanes, and a Romanesque collegiate church with a cloister dating to the 12th and 13th centuries. Above the town, the hermitage honours the Irish monk Ursicinus. Antique shops, small art galleries and a medieval herb garden invite you to linger in a place that feels untouched by time.
From Zurich, St-Ursanne sits about 130 kilometres away, well off the main rail lines. By train it means a change in Basel and over two hours of travel. With SWIVON you arrive in roughly an hour and a half, directly – no transfers, no timetables, no hunting for parking in the car-free old town.
We are your private chauffeur service, not a tour operator. We pick you up at your door, you relax in the Mercedes V-Class, and no one has to drive. An apéro along the way is welcome. Admissions, guided tours or small purchases are paid locally, on the spot.
