Castle of Voltaire in Ferney

Maison des Illustres

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

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Free admission for under 26-year-old residents of the EU
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from 3 April to 31 October 2026

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Botanical watercolour course

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The must-sees

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Voltaire's bedroom

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The apartments of Madame Denis

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Breathtaking views of the Alps and Jura mountains

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Voltaire en son château de Ferney

Editions du patrimoine

9€

Magnet ASK VOLTAIRE

4.9€

Voltaire, le culte de l'ironie : librement inspiré de faits réels

Casterman

20€

Mini-puzzle Château de Voltaire à Ferney

7€

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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