La Sauterelle – Sari-Jeanneret
Swiss carousel classic with a lively ride
Operator: S. und Mélanie Sari-Jeanneret (Switzerland)
La Sauterelle Jeanneret is an eye-catching Swiss round ride run by showmen Sari-Jeanneret. The French name means “the grasshopper” – a fitting name for the lively ride, where passengers don't simply sit quietly going round in circles. The ride combines dynamic carousel movement with a striking, brightly decorated frontage. At Swiss Chilbis, it is one of the rides that draws attention from the outside with its movement and lights.
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What to expect
Highlights & records
Colourful paintwork and striking lights; 2023 first appeared at Chilbi Wädenswil.
La Sauterelle brings movement to the Chilbi: its colourful design and dynamic circular ride make the Sari-Jeanneret family's attraction distinctive.
A striking attraction at the Swiss Chilbi
The combination of a French name, colourful paintwork and a lively circular ride makes La Sauterelle Jeanneret easy to recognise. While modern large-scale rides often stand out for their height and records, this attraction makes its mark with distinctive design and a traditional funfair feel. Its history also shows how much many Swiss Chilbis are shaped by showman families who operate their rides over many years.
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What it's like to ride La Sauterelle Jeanneret
At La Sauterelle, passengers sit in gondolas on a faster round ride. The movement is designed to keep things varied: instead of a steady circuit, the moving passenger units create a lively rhythm. The rotation also creates forces through the turns. So if you're looking for a gentle sightseeing ride, you'll find a very different experience here from a Ferris wheel.
The ride also depends on its visual appeal. For the Chilbi in Wädenswil, the organiser 2023 specifically highlighted the elaborate paintwork and lighting. This design is part of the attraction's character. The lights are especially impressive in the evening, as the carousel moves across the fairground as it gets darker.
General
- Original name
- La Sauterelle
- Also known as
- Sauterelle – Jeanneret
The story of La Sauterelle Jeanneret
The story of Sauterelle is closely linked to the Jeanneret family from western Switzerland. The attraction's name has appeared for many years in reports and records about Swiss fairgrounds. Regional press reports explicitly associate the ride with the Sari-Jeanneret operation. The family continues to operate an attraction that is part of their life as showmen.
A documented appearance took place at Chilbi Wädenswil on 2023. La Sauterelle was a guest there for the first time and was located at Gerbeplatz. The Wädenswiler Anzeiger listed the ride among that year's new rides. The organiser also featured the ride and Mélanie Sari-Jeanneret in its introduction to the showmen.
The ride was also present in western Switzerland: an advert in the Courrier du Val-de-Travers mentioned La Sauterelle 2024, run by S. and M. Sari-Jeanneret. This shows that the ride is not tied to a single fairground, but travels to different regions of Switzerland.
- Operator
- S. and Mélanie Sari-Jeanneret (Switzerland)
- Type of operation
- Travelling
- Status
- Active / in operation
Who is this ride suitable for?
La Sauterelle appeals to visitors who enjoy a classic but lively roundabout ride. The ride is much more energetic than a children's carousel and combines rotation with changing movements. This makes it especially interesting for visitors looking for a dynamic ride at the Chilbi without getting on a roller coaster.
Watching is part of the experience too: from the outside, you can follow the sequence of movements clearly. This gives you a chance to see what the ride is like before you get on. Check the ride's notices for specific riding requirements, especially for children and younger visitors.
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