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Voltaire in the street: what image of the Enlightenment?

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

Statue de voltaire à Paris vandalisée

The former tenant of Les Délices saw his face broadcast during his lifetime. His portraits traveled throughout Europe, and his posthumous image took over public spaces through effigies and other dedications. The embodiment of Enlightenment values, Voltaire was more recently attacked when a statue in Paris was vandalized, removed, and then reinstalled after restoration. This tour explores the contradictory legacy of the controversial philosopher—a champion of freedom of expression to be celebrated or an outdated figure to be erased?

Dates and times

Friday 24 April 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)
Statue de voltaire à Paris vandalisée