An exceptional site wich preserved its traces of Voltaire’s presence.
The Château de Voltaire was built by the author between 1758 and 1766. He spent the last twenty years of his life here - years that were the most productive of his entire career.
At Ferney, Voltaire led his great campaigns against intolerance, put his hand to architecture and town planning, all the while continuing his literary output at this Château which became the focal point of intellectual life in Enlightenment Europe.
During the restoration of the castle, the estate remains open. Discovery Park and the Orangery of the Castle.
Site with the “Illustrious Houses” label.
Site labellisé Maison des Illustres
> Free access to the parc with guide booklet and explanatory panels
French, English, German, Italian
> Guided tour
French
Reservations required.
Duration: 55 mn
> Tour lecture
French, English
Reservations required
Duration: 1h30
> Prestigious visit, with or without catering service, outside standard opening hours
A40 (Mâcon-Genève), exit Bellegarde Pays de Gex, N206 direction Pays de Gex, D984, then D35 direction Ferney-Voltaire. From Highway A1 (Lausanne-Genève): exit Ferney
Useful addresses:
Voltaire Tourist Office
tel.: (33) (0)4 50 28 09 16
www.paysdevoltaire.com
Ain Tourist Board
tel. : (33) (0)4 74 32 31 30
www.ain-tourisme.com
Nearby national monument:
104 km - Royal Monastery of Brou in Bourg-en-Bresse