Museum
Institut et Musée Voltaire
Institut et musée Voltaire, Geneva
The Villa "Les Délices" - Voltaire's main residence from March 1755 to autumn 1760 - was a hotbed of literary creation and philosophical reflection.
The Villa "Les Délices" - Voltaire's main residence from March 1755 to autumn 1760 - is a center for documentation on Voltaire and the 18th century, a museum and a place for debate on the Geneva of the period. It houses a collection in memory of the philosopher, including manuscripts, prints and various iconographic documents. Objects (particularly furniture) that once belonged to the philosopher are also on display.
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Address
Institut et musée Voltaire
Rue des Délices 25
1203 Geneva
Contact
Les Délices
Rue des Délices 25
1203 Genève
delices.bge@ville-ge.ch
0224189560
Category
- Museum
Target groups
- Also recommended for children
Thematic Focus
- Word / Literature
Services
- Shop
- With own restaurant
Accessibility
- Parking space
Memberships
- Decorated by the European Museum Forum
- Member of Verband der Museen der Schweiz VMS
Access conditions
- Swiss Museum Pass: free admission
Webcode
www.guidle.com/pUTAJC