Discover military heritage and strategies at Fort l’Écluse, then imagine the spirit of the Enlightenment at Voltaire’s château. Finally, unravel the mysteries of particles with the scientists at CERN! Here, history, culture and the future come together in the present…

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  • Fort des Rousses

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  • Museum of Resistance and Deportation

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  • Department museum of Fire Fighters

    Museum 9.4/10

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      Departmental Firefighters Museum, © Thomas Baillard
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      Departmental Firefighters Museum, © Thomas Baillard
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      Departmental Firefighters Museum, © Thomas Baillard
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      Departmental Firefighters Museum, © Thomas Baillard
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      Departmental Firefighters Museum, © Thomas Baillard
  • Stones and lapidary museum

    Museum 9.7/10

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  • Visit to the Centre d’Immersion Educatif et Ludique (CIEL)

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  • Dinoplagne

    Historic site and monument

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  • Space of Polar Worlds

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      The whale's tail at the Polar Worlds Museum
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      Polar Worlds Museum
    • The joys of skating at the Espace des Mondes Polaires ice rink
      The joys of skating at the Espace des Mondes Polaires ice rink
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  • Voltaire’s Château

    Historic site and monument 9.2/10

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  • Fort l’Écluse

    Historic site and monument 9.2/10

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  • House of the Natural Reserve of the Haut-Jura Range.

    Thematic house

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    • Maison de La Réserve Naturelle Nationale de la Haute Chaine du Jura
      Maison de La Réserve Naturelle Nationale de la Haute Chaine du Jura, © Réserve Naturelle Nationale de la Haute Chaine du Jura
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      Maison de la Réserve Naturelle Nationale de la Haute Chaine du Jura, © Réserve Naturelle Nationale de la Haute Chaine du Jura
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  • House of the Haut Jura natural park

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  • The portal of the science

    Museum

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    The portal of the science
    The portal of the science

What are the must-see museums?

Would you like to punctuate your stay in the Jura with a few cultural visits? Whether you’re more interested in art, science or history, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for in the Jura’s museums!

A scientist at heart, explore CERN, the world’s largest particle physics centre. You can enjoy a guided tour through the most interesting areas of the Laboratory and even take in some scientific shows.

If you’re more interested in history, take a step back in time with a visit to the Château de Voltaire, or discover the fascinating history of the gem-cutting trade at the Musée des pierres et du lapidaire in Mijoux.

Which museums to visit with your family?

Would you like to visit a museum in the Jura with your family? Then head to the Espace des mondes polaires, where you can discover these fascinating territories, which are unfortunately under threat from climate change. After your visit, you can put on your ice skates to round off your visit in style!

In the Pays de Gex, you’ll also have the chance to discover other equally interesting family sites, such as the Musée du Jouet and the Maison de la Réserve, where you can immerse yourself in the flora and fauna of the Jura.

Ain Discovery Pass

Visit the most beautiful sites in the Ain at smart prices! Choose your next tourist experience from a selection of 25 remarkable sites, including the Château de Voltaire and the Fort l’Ecluse!

It’s THE perfect idea for those long weekends and holidays!

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