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.
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Perched high above the Rhône, Fort l'Ecluse dominates the horizon. Over 700 years old, it has many stories to tell. Come and discover them on guided or self-guided tours, through the fascinating scenography of the “Au cœur de la Cluse” exhibition and the spectacular sound and light show “Fort l'Ecluse: 20,000 years of history”. Something for everyone! Thanks to its immersive exhibitions, plunge “Into the heart of the storm” and “Discover the little rhinolophes”, the bats of the Fort. This...
Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
Mobility impaired
Visually impaired
Activities
Temporary exhibitions
Shows
Theatre
Activities
Equipment
bus parking
Parking nearby
Meeting room
Car park
Public toilets
Bar
Picnic area
Exhibition hall
Lift
Toilets
Services
Coach access
Boutique
Tourist brochures
Tourist information
Guided tours
Seminar
No pets allowed
Rates
Rates
From 31 May 2025 to 28 September 2025
From 31 May 2025 to 28 September 2025
Standard rate - adult full price
6€
Reduce rate
4.50€
Adult group
5.50€
Children's group
4€
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.