Name: Voltaire, craftsman of the Enlightenment
Start: 2026-02-13T12:15:00+01:00
End: 2026-02-13T13:15:00+01:00

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Guided visit

Voltaire, craftsman of the Enlightenment

Every month, a free tour for all ages from 12 upwards invites you to discover Voltaire and the Délices.

At the age of 61, Voltaire landed in Geneva, living in the Villa des Délices from 1755 to 1760, where he produced many famous works, including "Candide". This tour explores the life of the Enlightenment philosopher, with a particular focus on his stay in the City of Calvin.

Free, visit in French, no registration required, subject to availability.

Dates and times

Friday 13 February 2026

Event location

Location name

Les Délices

Address

Rue des Délices 25, 1203 Genève - 8973 Genève

Prices and conditions

Price

CHF 0.-

Organiser

Proposed by

Bibliothèque de Genève (BGE)

Website

http://bge-geneve.ch

Phone

+41 22 418 95 60

February 2026