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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 criss-crossed Europe, and his posthumous image took over the public arena in the form of effigies and other dedications. An embodiment of Enlightenment values, Voltaire was most recently attacked when a statue of him was vandalized in Paris, and has since been removed. This tour explores the contradictory legacy of the sulphurous philosopher - a promoter of freedom of expression to be celebrated, or an outdated figure to be erased?

Dates and times

Friday, May 9, 2025, from 12:15 pm until 1:15 pm

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