©Patrick Jacquet
At the Pays de Gex gateway, Fort l'Ecluse, a formerly military site, is one of three examples of mountain fortifications in France during the first half of the XIXth century.
The fort now welcomes the public and offers a rich and varied cultural season from June to September.
The fort now welcomes the public and offers a rich and varied cultural season from June to September.
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In a fascinating, centuries-old, listed fortified site built into the mountainside, walls, round towers and casemates welcome you for moments full of surprises. 1165 steps carved into the rock form the underground staircase linking the two forts, making this visit alone well worth the detour. A terrace and bar welcome you for a relaxing break.
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Services
Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
Visual alarm with flash light
Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
Mobility impaired
Visually impaired
Temporary exhibitions
Shows
Theatre
Activities
bus parking
Parking nearby
- Accessibility
- Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
- WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
- Visual alarm with flash light
- 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
From 1 June 2024 to 22 September 2024
Standard rate - adult full price
6€
Reduce rate
4.50€
Adult group
5.50€
Children's group
4€
Credit card
Cheque
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Saturday
10:30 - 18:30
Sunday
10:30 - 18:30
Monday
10:30 - 18:30
Tuesday
10:30 - 18:30
Wednesday
10:30 - 18:30
Thursday
10:30 - 18:30
Friday
10:30 - 18:30
Saturday
10:30 - 18:30
Sunday
10:30 - 18:30
Wednesday
10:30 - 18:30
Thursday
10:30 - 18:30
Saturday
10:30 - 18:30
Sunday
10:30 - 18:30
Saturday
10:30 - 18:30
Sunday
10:30 - 18:30
Medias
fort l'ecluse![fort l'ecluse]()
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Location
Spoken languages
Environment
- Waterside
Access
- On the RN 206, at the exit of Bellegarde-sur-Valserine take direction of the Pays de Gex and Geneva.
