Voltaire's château

Ferney-Voltaire, France

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

Strollie cannot guarantee access — always check before you travel.

Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-18:00
Admission: Ticketed

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The Château de Voltaire, built in 1762 in Ferney-Voltaire near the Swiss border, served as the residence of the philosopher Voltaire from 1761 until 1778. Designed by architects Jean-Michel Billon and Léonard Racle, the château exemplifies Neoclassical architecture. The building was designated a historical monument in 1958 and acquired by the French State in 1999, earning recognition as part of the Maisons des Illustres program that commemorates homes of notable figures.