30 may > 2 june

497th Bird Festival

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Elevation : 612m

Centre-ville, 01170 Gex

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Relive the historic event in Gex during these 4 days of festivities!

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There will be a torchlight procession, fireworks, a traditional parade, the 2026 Royalty elections, and a variety of shows and entertainment.
Young and old alike can also enjoy the funfair set up on the Perdtemps esplanade throughout the weekend. Refreshments and snacks on site.
According to legend, the festival is associated with the image of Léonette de Joinville.
Léonette, heiress to the barony of Gex, married Simon de Joinville in 1252. For half a century, she ruled the barony of...