Fort l'Écluse
Concerts, festivals, events and exhibitions, enjoyed by thousands of visitors, make Fort l'Ecluse an unmissable place to discover and enjoy… Well beyond the borders of Pays de Gex.
Perched above the Rhône, Fort l'Ecluse dominates the skyline. Dating back 700 years, it has many stories to tell. Come and discover them during self-guided or guided tours, through the fascinating scenography of the exhibition ‘Au cœur de la Cluse’ (At the heart of the Cluse) and the spectacular sound and light show "Fort l'Ecluse: 20,000 years of history ". There's something for everyone!
Thanks to its immersive exhibitions, dive into ‘Au cœur de l’orage’ (In the heart of the storm) and set off to ‘discover the lesser horseshoe bats’, the Fort’s bats, and explore the temporary exhibition ‘Intuitions croisées’ (Crossed intuitions).
The summer events will thrill you: the 13th edition of the Jazz in Fort l’Ecluse festival, classical concerts by the Soloist Academy, Nuit des étoiles (Night of the Stars), and more.
And for those who want to get active, there are sporting activities: an adventure course with breathtaking views at the Upper Fort, a free-access via ferrata and hikes. Not to mention the challenge of obtaining the famous staircase diploma: climbing the 830 steps of the underground gallery that connects the Lower Fort to the Upper Fort.
One 60-seat meeting room. Fast food on site with regional products. Refreshment bar.
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On the RN 206, at the exit of Bellegarde-sur-Valserine take direction of the Pays de Gex and Geneva.
- Riverside
- Waterside
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Services for individual visits
- Unguided individual tours available permanently
- Guided individual tours on request
Services for group visits
- Unguided group tours on request
- Guided group tours on request
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| Pricing | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Full price | 6 € | Not communicated |
| Reduced price | 4,50 € | Not communicated |
| Group adults | 5,50 € | Not communicated |
| Group children | 4 € | Not communicated |
Free with proof of age: children under 6, RSA recipients.
Family rate (2 adults and 2 children): €17
Full-fare annual pass: €10
* The annual pass also gives access to the five departmental museums (Bresse, Bonnet silk, Resistance and Deportation, Revermont and Bugey-Valromey museums).
– Combined ticket Fort l’Ecluse / Château de Voltaire: €12
– Pass’Découvertes de l’Ain, a digital pass allowing you to visit 3 sites at a smart price!
3 sites of your choice, excluding Parc des Oiseaux: €19
3 sites to choose from + the Park: €31
** A full-price ticket entitles the holder to reduced-price admission to the Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation de l’Ain.
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On-site activities
- Temporary exhibition
- Entertainment evenings
- Shows
- Theatre
- Activity
- Children's entertainment
Animals welcome
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Motor disability
This courtyard leads to the historical exhibition "Au cœur de la Cluse", the immersive exhibition "A la découverte des petits rhinolophes" and the panoramic terrace. The exhibition "Au cœur de l'orage" is not wheelchair accessible, and access is by staircase. Concerts and other events usually take place in the main courtyard.
Visual disability
Stairs leading to the upper courtyard with contrasting risers. Stairs leading to the exhibitions, terrace and upper fort without contrasting treads. We recommend using the lifts.
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