Château de Voltaire à Ferney

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