Jewellery Trabbia Vuillermoz
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The Trabbia Vuillermoz house

But what's interesting here? Well, we're off to meet the Maison Trabbia Vuillermoz, the last stonemason in the Pays de Gex. Once upon a time... It all began in 1946. The grandparents Trabbia Vuillermoz started their lapidary business. At first, they worked out of their small flat at the bottom of the village. It was…

Anaïs

By Anaïs, on 14 May 2025

Reading time: 5 min.

Domaine de Mucelle
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The Domaine de Mucelle in Challex

Come along with me! Join Frédéric on a tour of the Domaine de Mucelle in Challex, a wine-producing village in the Pays de Gex region. Frédéric Péricard, who has run the estate since 2000, is originally from the Loire. For 40 years now, he has been a Gessien by adoption. How did he get from…

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By Anaïs, on 14 May 2025

Reading time: 4 min.

Sausages
  • Gastronomy
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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!…

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By Anaïs, on 14 May 2025

Reading time: 4 min.

Distillerie Gessienne
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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…

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By Anaïs, on 14 May 2025

Reading time: 4 min.

Wooden roof tile
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Shingles, an ancestral tradition

For all you newcomers to the Pays de Gex, whether you're curious or a lover of craftsmanship, we're going to tell you the wonderful story of tavaillons, small planks of spruce wood, 40 to 45 cm long and 2 cm thick, used as shingles in a typical mountain décor! Once upon a time, the cob…

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By Anaïs, on 14 May 2025

Reading time: 4 min.

Pays de Gex
  • Culture
  • Family
  • Gastronomy
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What to do when it rains in Pays de Gex?

From cultural visits to gourmet breaks and moments of relaxation, here are a few ideas to turn a grey day into a great adventure. It's raining, shepherdess, great visits! Are the raindrops pounding on your windows? It's the perfect opportunity to push open the doors of places steeped in history! Voltaire's château, open all year…

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By Anaïs, on 14 May 2025

Reading time: 4 min.

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