Gex had keep a group of administraive, economic, cultural and religious posts, who are the caracteristic of this little province's capital.

Subprefecture of the Ain, market town and fair town. This is a city of charactere, welcoming and animated, who had preserve the authenticity of its historic patrimony and its natural environment.

GUIDED TOUR: 2 possibilities

GUIDED TOUR start to the tourist home

Guided tour of the town : go at the discover of principal public monument (town council, church, Perdtemps place, Perdtemps school...) and beautiful houses built in the XVII and XVIII centuries. There are the eyewhitnesses of the economic prosperity engendered by the unification to France (1601).

GUIDED TOUR OF GEX'S FOUNTAINS

Eyewitnesses of tradion and know-how of Pays de Gex, fountains are architectural elements who are very present. Often remarquable, very well conservated and emphasized. Gex's fountains hide a lot of secrets.

Prices 2010:

Adult group: 2€ / children group: 1€.

Visit available all the year with reservation at 04.50.41.53.85

Individual: Adults:2.50€ / children: 1.50€

Visits only in July and August on wednesday at 3 pm, start at the tourist home. Tuesday 6 july to 31st of august.

Alternately with the town's visit and the fountains' visit.

Opening hours of town council:

Monday to Thursday: 8 am to 12 am and 2 pm to 6 pm

Friday: 8 am to 12 am and 2 pm to 5 pm

Informations and registrations at 04 50 41 53 85

Educational booklet of Gex for children sale at the tourist home for 2 €.