Stéphanie, Auteur à Pays de Gex Tourist Office and its Monts Jura resort

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What if you were a Gessian consumer?

Did you know that Gascony producers grow vegetables, prepare meat, make cheese and yoghurt, apple juice, flour and oil, harvest honey, and that Gascony craftsmen create soaps and jewellery? Here are a few good addresses! The vegetable garden at your fingertips It's in Vesancy, a small village not far from Gex, a little way up…

By Stéphanie, on 30 Jun 2025

Reading time: 8 min.

Ma semaine de vacances dans le Pays de Gex

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My summer holiday week in the Pays de Gex!

I didn't know this region but Mum said it would be nice to go to the mountains. So I got out my map of France and asked her to show me where we were going to spend our next summer holidays. Between the Jura and Switzerland, that is! Mum had put together a great programme…

By Stéphanie, on 27 Jun 2025

Reading time: 9 min.

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Pays de Gex markets

Whatever the season, people go to the market to do their shopping, but also to meet new people and chat with the traders and producers. All your senses are awakened, and you're sure to feast your eyes and nostrils! Come on, let's take you on a tour of the Pays de Gex markets. Tuesday in…

By Stéphanie, on 16 Jun 2025

Reading time: 4 min.

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Génération butcherie Grosgurin “Au Bon Saucisson

The Grosgurin butcher's shop has been delighting gourmets in the Pays de Gex - Monts Jura region for many years thanks to its traditional expertise. With its passion, tradition and love of good sausages, this is one address you won't want to miss! A little history You probably know the Grosgurin butcher's shop in Lélex!…

By Stéphanie, on 16 Jun 2025

Reading time: 4 min.

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À la gessienne, traditional liqueurs made in Pays de Gex

In the Pays de Gex, La Gessienne offers a wide range of traditional liqueurs, each more delicious than the last. How are they made? How was the liqueur created? How do you drink these eaux-de-vie? Follow the guide! What are the origins of the liqueur? Liqueur is one of the oldest spirits there is. Its…

By Stéphanie, on 16 Jun 2025

Reading time: 4 min.

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Le Creux de l’Envers, a green interlude

Beforehand, we took the time to download the detailed information sheet for Le Creux de l'Envers, an accessible, shady walk that's ideal for warming up before your next mountain hike! The route starts in Gex and then quickly moves out into the countryside. After a short climb, we are greeted by pretty flowers and melodious…

By Stéphanie, on 21 Jul 2025

Reading time: 2 min.

Parc du château de Voltaire, face au Mont Blanc

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4 good reasons to come to Pays de Gex in spring…

Nature is awakening: the birds are singing, the flowers are blooming and the sun is shining on us more and more... We just love this time of year! It's also the perfect time to get out and about in the great outdoors: hiking, walking and markets are all part of the programme. And much more…

By Stéphanie, on 15 Jul 2025

Reading time: 6 min.

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What to do during the Easter holidays in Pays de Gex?

In the Pays de Gex-Monts Jura region, there's no shortage of ideas and discoveries! We're sharing our favourites and good ideas for the spring holidays! Do you enjoy walking in the countryside? Here are a few suggestions just for you. On the southern side of the Pays de Gex, head for the Marais de l'Etournel…

By Stéphanie, on 25 Jun 2025

Reading time: 6 min.

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Walk at La Vattay: the grouse

Sunday morning, 9.30am, rucksack with hot drinks and picnic. We're determined to get some fresh mountain air at La Vattay! Off to a flying start at La Vattay! We're off with our boys, aged 9 and 10, to the Nordic site at La Vattay, well known for its cross-country skiing area. But today we decided…

By Stéphanie, on 19 Jun 2025

Reading time: 3 min.

Automne dans le Pays de Gex - Monts Jura

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Enjoy autumn in Pays de Gex and its Monts Jura resort

Autumn has a lot to offer Pays de Gex. Are you in any doubt? Then follow the guide, and come and try out a myriad of fun, local activities with us. We promise you won't be disappointed! The most beautiful autumn walks in the Jura Do you like pretty walks or Sunday hikes? You'll enjoy…

By Stéphanie, on 15 Jul 2025

Reading time: 7 min.

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When we took to the road… on a bicycle (or a bike)!

Whether you're a novice or an experienced cyclist, the region is dotted with numerous paths and greenways. Follow us to (re)discover them, with family or friends, on an electric or muscle bike. Cycling in Pays de Gex: The Tattes green route A pedestrian and cycle path, the Tattes green route passes through the hamlet of…

By Stéphanie, on 28 Jul 2025

Reading time: 5 min.

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We’re going to make a big deal of it!

A few years ago, Daniel Michelin, a cheese ripener, set up his cheese bar in Grilly, which became the Restaurant des Bergers at the end of 2019. It is run by Philippe Standaert, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, and his wife Sandra. Portrait of Pays de Gex's only MOF! Originally from Burgundy and having grown up…

By Stéphanie, on 03 Jul 2025

Reading time: 3 min.