Voltaire’s château

In 1758, at the age of 65, Voltaire purchased the estate of Ferney, which he declared to be a "miserable hamlet". He then had built, under his close supervision, the house in which he spent the last years of his life. For almost twenty years, Voltaire entertained numerous distinguished guests there. Declaring himself to be the "innkeeper of Europe", Ferney became an obligatory destination for an elite who flocked to it from all over Europe.
In 1999, the State acquired the Château de Ferney, the place where Voltaire wrote so much in defence of Human Rights.

OPENING

8 May to 20 September 2009
Every day except on Monday from 10.00 to 13.00
and from 14.00 to 18.00

Guided tours:
in french : 10.30, 11.30, 14.30, 15.30, 16.30 
in English : every Thursday at 16.30
Reservations for guided tours of the château strongly advised

PRICES

Normal price (adult): €5
Reduced price: €3.20
Groups and professionals: €4.20
Free admission for people under 26years of age from any of the 27 countries of the European Community
Garden admission free

DETAILS

Château de Voltaire
Allée du château
F-01210 Ferney-Voltaire
Tel. : 04 50 40 53 21 (during the opening period)
Tel. : 04 50 40 56 49 (Administration)
Fax : 04 50 28 04 84
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Web site : Voltaire's château