Welcome to Voltaire!

Step back into the Age of Enlightenment and discover the house where Voltaire spent the last twenty years of his life, and where he wrote the famous "we must cultivate our garden" in Candide! For the European Heritage Days 2025, Voltaire's chateau and gardens are open to visitors free of charge. 

• Soak up the intimate atmosphere of Voltaire's bedroom and experience life at the château in the flats of Madame Denis, the philosopher's niece and companion!
• Continue your discovery of the estate and follow the paths that lead you to Voltaire's greatest achievement in his gardens: the charmille!
• Don't forget to take a tour of the permaculture vegetable garden and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Alps and the Jura!