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Description
Voltaire hosted many personalities in his home for almost twenty years. As he declared himself the "innkeeper of Europe", he made Ferney the place to be for an elite who flocked from all over Europe.
Immerse yourself in history with a visit to the Château de Voltaire in Ferney, where the famous philosopher spent the last 20 years of his life. Voltaire completely rebuilt the château and landscaped the grounds, sometimes working the land with his own hands.
The château was a meeting place for the brilliant minds of the European Enlightenment. Voltaire wrote tirelessly here, producing major works such as the Philosophical Dictionary and tragedies, and corresponding with influential figures of his time.
Explore the rooms steeped in history, discover a collection of Voltairean objects and stroll through the park, where Voltaire loved to stroll with his guests.
In 1758, Voltaire transformed a miserable hamlet into a prosperous town through his efforts as an urban planner and patron of the arts, building houses, paving streets and developing local crafts.
Today, the Château de Ferney, restored between 2015 and 2018, invites you to discover this place of memory where Voltaire wrote so much in defense of human rights. Visit this exceptional site and relive the moments when Voltaire fought intolerance and the injustices of his time.
- TipsFree guided tour for EU citizens under 25 (individuals).
A label of excellence for the château: the sites awarded the "Maisons des Illustres" label are primarily villas, estates, workshops, laboratories and museums, many of them historic monuments. The "Maisons des Illustres" label is awarded to Maisons that guarantee a cultural program of excellence, adapted to all audiences.
Services
Disabled access
Lift
Picnic area
Toilets
Meeting room
Wifi
Caterer
Seminars
- Activities
- Activity
- Children's entertainment
- Concert
- Temporary exhibition
- Shows
- Theatre
- Equipment
- Picnic area
- Lift
- Toilets
- Public WC
- Exhibition space
- Defibrillator
- Meeting room
- Parking nearby
- Stage
- Table
- Round table
- Rectangular table
- Paper board
- Video projector
- Wifi in room
- Screen
- Chair
- Services
- Educational visits
- Coach access
- Room hire
- Themed tour
- Shop
- Equipment loan
- Wi-fi
- Tourist brochures
- Booking of general amenities
- Tour free of charge
- Guided tours
- Ticketing in number
- Fitted kitchen
- Restaurant in the close vicinity
- Free choice of caterer
- Accommodation in the close vicinity
- Concert/events
- Seminar/meeting
- Family Reception/drinks reception
- Exhibition/trade fair
Services offered
Awards & further information
Awards & further information
Maisons des IllustresAccessibility
Hearing disability
Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
Even flooring with no obstacles
Minimum aisle width of 90 cm
Doors >=77 cm wide
Lift (80 x 130 cm) and door >= 77 cm
Reception desk between 70-80 cm high
Height under table >= 70 cm width >= 77 cm
WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
Site, building totally accessible
Possibility of drop-off in front of the site
- Accessibility
- Hearing disability
- Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
- Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
- Even flooring with no obstacles
- Minimum aisle width of 90 cm
- Doors >=77 cm wide
- Lift (80 x 130 cm) and door >= 77 cm
- Reception desk between 70-80 cm high
- Height under table >= 70 cm width >= 77 cm
- WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
- Site, building totally accessible
- Possibility of drop-off in front of the site
- Incline >5% but reasonable
- Relief map, tactile model or audio device description available at the reception
- Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
Rates
Rates 2026
Adult
€9.00
Reduced price
€7.50
Group adults
€7.50
Group children
€6.00
Set price group adults
From €250.00
Set price group children
From €20.00 to €90.00
Twin ticket Fort l'Ecluse / Château de Voltaire: €12 (available from June to September)
Pass'Découvertes de l'Ain, a digital pass allowing you to visit 3 sites at a great price! 3 sites of your choice, excluding the Parc des Oiseaux: €19 3 sites of your choice + the Parc: €31
Geneva City Pass: free entry on presentation of pass
Pass'Découvertes de l'Ain, a digital pass allowing you to visit 3 sites at a great price! 3 sites of your choice, excluding the Parc des Oiseaux: €19 3 sites of your choice + the Parc: €31
Geneva City Pass: free entry on presentation of pass
Payment methods
Check
Bank/credit card
Cash
Travellers ChequeGroups (Max capacity)
Groups (Max capacity)
- 2 Person (s) mini
- 35 Maximum number of people
Audience
- Minimum age (in years) : 7
- Maximum age (in years) : 99
Openings
Monday
10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 18:00
Thursday
10:00 - 18:00
Friday
10:00 - 18:00
Saturday
10:00 - 18:00
Sunday
10:00 - 18:00
Monday
10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 17:00
Thursday
10:00 - 17:00
Friday
10:00 - 17:00
Saturday
10:00 - 17:00
Sunday
10:00 - 17:00
Medias
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Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Close to a motorway
- Mountain view
- Town location
- Close to a public transportation
Access
Access
- From Paris, Lyon or Bourg-en-Bresse: A40, exit 10 "Bellegarde Pays-de-Gex"; RN206 towards Pays-de-Gex; D984 then D35 towards Ferney-Voltaire.
From Lausanne and Geneva: A1, Ferney exit.
From Geneva: bus 66 or F, Ferney-Mairie stop, then a 5-minute walk to the cemetery.
Parking: parking de la mairie or parking du bijou
