Welcome to castle of Voltaire in Ferney

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Maison des Illustres

Discover the castle where Voltaire spent the last twenty years of his life.

Read the history of the château

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At Voltaire's table

From 8 May 2025 to 4 January 2026

Current exhibition

Table dressée avec décoration, fausse gousse de petites pois, bouteilles, coquillages

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European Heritage Days

Major multi-site event

In 2025, set off on a (re)discovery of the Chateau of Voltaire during the European Heritage Days!

Illustration des JEP 2025

The must-sees

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Chambre de Voltaire avec son lit, le poêle à braise mobile, des tableaux

Voltaire's bedroom

A must-see

article | 2 min

Salon de Madame Denis avec canapés et fauteuils, tables de jeu, cheminée, portraits de Voltaire, Catherine II de Russie et Frédéric II

The apartments of Madame Denis

A must-see

article | 2 min

Vue imprenable sur les Alpes et le mont Blanc depuis les jardins à l'arrière du château

Breathtaking views of the Alps and Jura mountains

A must-see

article | 2 min

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Voltaire en son château de Ferney

Editions du patrimoine

9€

Magnet ASK VOLTAIRE

7.5€

Mini-puzzle Château de Voltaire à Ferney

7€

A la rencontre des grands écrivains français

Larousse

34.95€

Passion Monuments loyalty card from the Centre des monuments nationaux

Passion monuments loyalty program

Enjoy unlimited access to the Château de Voltaire! The Passion monuments card gives you access to over 80 monuments throughout France. A must for heritage lovers.

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A word from the philosopher
« Is there a happier state? I find myself between France and Switzerland without depending on either. »
Voltaire