How long does a visit to the Fort de Joux take?

Plan for about 75 minutes to go round the site.

Is the Fort de Joux accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?

No, there are no accessibility facilities, though the upper car park reduces the amount of walking.

Can I bring a dog to the Fort de Joux?

Yes, as long as it stays on a leash.

Who was imprisoned at the Fort de Joux?

General Toussaint Louverture, a former slave who became governor of Saint-Domingue, was held there until his death.

How old is the Fort de Joux?

Its origins date back to the 13th century, with successive alterations up to the 19th century under Vauban and later the Séré de Rivières system.

Fort de Joux

La Cluse-et-Mijoux

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Tickets and prices

Adult: €9.50
Child: €5.50
Reduced: €7.50

Free for Children under 6; people with disabilities (+ companion)

Prices and tickets on the château’s website

Prices checked at the source on November 5, 2026

Visit duration: 90 min
Where: La Cluse-et-Mijoux

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Open within 20 km

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Fort de Joux stands in La Cluse-et-Mijoux (Doubs), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century, 19th century, 20th century). Adult admission costs 9.5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on November 5, 2026.

Standing above the Cluse pass near La Cluse-et-Mijoux, the Fort de Joux shows a thousand years of military architecture through five successive enclosures, from Vauban's bastioned layout to the armoured casemates added in 1881. The site combines a history of warfare and border defence with a place of memory, since Toussaint Louverture was held and died here. Visitors cross several centuries of fortification, from medieval ditches to 19th-century ironclad gun positions, on a promontory overlooking the valley.

This place also features in Vauban’s citadels and forts

What to know

The visit takes about 75 minutes.
The site has no accessibility provisions for visitors with reduced mobility, though an upper car park is recommended to shorten the walk.
Dogs are allowed on a leash.
Adult admission costs 9.50 euros.
There are two car parks, a lower one and an upper one closer to the entrance.

Practical information

Opening hours

du 1er avril au 15 novembre 2026
du 1er avril au 3 juillet 2026: accueil 9h30-17h30 (dernière entrée parcours libre 16h45)
du 4 juillet au 30 août 2026: accueil 10h00-18h00 (dernière entrée parcours libre 17h15)
du 31 août au 15 novembre 2026: accueil 10h00-17h00 (dernière entrée parcours libre 16h15)

Prices

Adult: €9.50
Child: €5.50
Reduced: €7.50

Free for Children under 6; people with disabilities (+ companion)

Visit duration: 90 min
Wheelchair access: Not accessible
Dogs: Allowed on a lead
Parking: The Château has a lower car park and an upper car park, recommended for visitors with reduced mobility.

The location of Château de Joux, on a rocky spur, makes access difficult for people with reduced mobility, wheelchairs and pushchairs. Visiting by wheelchair or pushchair is not possible.

On site

Toilets
Child-friendly

Where this château is

La Cluse-et-Mijoux · Doubs · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Address

La Cluse-et-Mijoux, Doubs

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Château phone number

+33 3 81 69 47 95

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00101629
Period of construction: 13th century, 19th century, 20th century

Frequently asked

Fort de Joux: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €9.50. Child: €5.50. Reduced: €7.50. Free for: children under 6; people with disabilities (+ companion).
How long does a visit to the Fort de Joux take?: Plan for about 75 minutes to go round the site.
Is the Fort de Joux accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?: No, there are no accessibility facilities, though the upper car park reduces the amount of walking.
Can I bring a dog to the Fort de Joux?: Yes, as long as it stays on a leash.
Who was imprisoned at the Fort de Joux?: General Toussaint Louverture, a former slave who became governor of Saint-Domingue, was held there until his death.
How old is the Fort de Joux?: Its origins date back to the 13th century, with successive alterations up to the 19th century under Vauban and later the Séré de Rivières system.

Information verified on November 5, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website