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Fort l'Écluse

Historic site and monument, Fort, Historic patrimony, Military Patrimony, 19th C, 17th C, 18th C in Léaz
6 Full-fare
  • Concerts, festivals, events and exhibitions, enjoyed by thousands of visitors, make Fort l'Ecluse an unmissable place of discovery and leisure... far beyond the borders of Pays de Gex.

  • 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 exhibits, plunge "Into the heart of the storm" and "Discover the little rhinolophes", the bats of the Fort. This...
    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 exhibits, plunge "Into the heart of the storm" and "Discover the little rhinolophes", the bats of the Fort. This year, 2 new temporary exhibitions of contemporary art.
    Summer events: the 13th edition of the Jazz in Fort l'Ecluse festival, classical concerts by the Soloist Academy, Nuit des étoiles...
    And for those who want to get active, there's a range of sporting activities: an adventure course with a breathtaking view at the Upper Fort, a free-access via ferrata and hiking trails. And let's not forget the challenge of obtaining the famous staircase diploma: climbing the 830 steps of the underground gallery linking the Lower Fort to the Upper Fort.

    One 60-seat meeting room. Fast food on site with regional products. Refreshment bar.
  • Environment
    • Riverside
    • Waterside
  • Spoken languages
    • English
    • French
  • Groups (Max capacity)
    • 40  Maximum number of people
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
    • Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
    • Minimum aisle width of 90 cm
    • Doors >=77 cm wide
    • Lift (80 x 130 cm) and door >= 77 cm
    • Reception desk between 70-80 cm high
    • WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
    • Incline >5% but reasonable
    • Visual alarm with flash light
    • Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
  • Activities
    • Temporary exhibition
    • Entertainment evenings
    • Shows
    • Theatre
    • Children's entertainment
    • Activity
  • Equipment
    • Coach parking
    • Parking nearby
    • Meeting room
    • Car park
    • Public WC
    • Bar
    • Picnic area
    • Exhibition space
    • Lift
    • Toilets
    • Screen
    • Microphone
    • Stage
    • Table
    • Chair
    • Rectangular table
  • Services
    • Coach access
    • Shop
    • Tourist brochures
    • Tourist information
    • Guided tours
    • Bar
    • Fitted kitchen
    • Dining area
    • Restaurant in the close vicinity
    • Free choice of caterer
    • Cutlery and crockery provided
    • Seminar/meeting
Rates
Payment methods
  • Bank/credit card
  • Check
  • Cash
  • From June 13, 2026 to September 20, 2026
  • Full price
    6 €
  • Reduced price
    4.50 €
  • Group adults
    5.50 €
  • Group children
    4 €
  • Free with proof of age: children under 6, RSA recipients.
    Family rate (2 adults and 2 children): €17
    Annual pass* full price: €10

    * The annual pass also gives access to the five departmental museums (Bresse, Bonnet silk, Resistance and Deportation, Revermont and Bugey-Valromey museums).

    - The full-price ticket entitles the holder to reduced-price admission to the Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation de l'Ain.
    - Twin 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 of your choice + the Park: €31
Openings
  • From June 13, 2026
    until June 21, 2026
  • From June 27, 2026
    until August 30, 2026
  • From September 5, 2026
    until September 20, 2026
  • Saturday
    10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Sunday
    10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Monday
    10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday
    10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday
    10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday
    10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday
    10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday
    10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Sunday
    10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday
    10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Sunday
    10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
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