In front of the Château de Voltaire
Main meeting point, at the entrance to the estate, Allée du Château, 01210 Ferney-Voltaire, France.
Practical information
Everything you need to plan your guided tour of the Château de Voltaire: meeting points, getting there, durations and accessibility.
Every tour includes Voltaire’s gardens
Meeting points
Ferney-Voltaire town centre
For the “Château & Voltaire’s town” tour, we meet on the Grand’Rue, near the statue of Voltaire.
Coach drop-off
For coach groups, I’ll tell you the most convenient drop-off point when you book.
Getting to Ferney-Voltaire
By car
About 15 minutes from Geneva Airport (GVA) and Palexpo, and 20 minutes from central Geneva. Parking near the château.
By public transport
Easily reachable by Geneva Public Transport (TPG) lines 60 and 61; the château is then a few minutes’ walk away.
By coach
Coach parking on site for group arrivals, with drop-off close to the château entrance.
By plane or train
Geneva International Airport (GVA) and Genève-Cornavin station are the nearest hubs.
Prices
Clear packages, for one person or a whole group. Prices for the guided tour, in euros.
Classic tour
Voltaire’s château and gardens, in about 1 hour 15 minutes.
- €28 per person
- €14 ages 7–17
- free under 7
Private tour
Your guide just for you and your companions, at the time you choose.
- €170 flat rate · up to 6 people
Group rate
For groups of 10 people or more, up to 30 per guide.
- €20 per person · groups from 10 people
- minimum €200
Saturday, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Saturday: château & market
The château and its gardens, then a guided stroll through the Ferney-Voltaire market to the statue of the “patriarch”, before the market closes at 1 pm.
- €45 per person · from 4 people
- €36 per person · groups from 10 people
Thematic tour
The Enlightenment, Voltaire and Geneva, literature: a tour prepared on request for your group.
- €39 per person · on request
- €28 per person · groups from 10 people
- minimum €280
Companies
Team building, incentives and tours around your events.
- from €390 · on quote
Admission to the château is not included: it is set by the Centre des monuments nationaux and comes on top of the tour price.
Your booking is confirmed in writing, together with the payment and cancellation terms.
Tour durations
Durations are indicative and can be adapted to your schedule.
| Classic tour | 1 h |
|---|---|
| Private tour | 1 h 15 |
| Group tour | 1 h 30 |
| Themed tour | 1 h 15 – 1 h 30 |
| Château & town | 2 h |
| School classes | 1 h – 1 h 30 |
| Corporate | 1 h 30 – 2 h, tailor-made |
Accessibility
The château is an 18th-century historic house and the park has gravel paths. Please let me know about any specific needs when booking (wheelchair, pushchair, limited mobility): I’ll adapt the route and check access conditions with the monument.
Senior-friendly tours include regular seated breaks and a route that keeps stairs to a minimum.
Good to know
- The château’s opening hours and admission fees are set by the Centre des monuments nationaux; I’ll help you check availability.
- Wear comfortable shoes for the park, and bring a warm layer out of season.
- Please arrive 10 minutes before the meeting time, especially with large groups.
- Groups should book several weeks ahead where possible, especially in spring.
Frequently asked questions
Which languages are the tours offered in?
English, French, German and Russian. For mixed groups I can alternate between two languages.
How many people per group?
Group tours usually welcome up to 30 people. Larger parties are split into sub-groups with coordinated timings.
Is admission to the château included?
The monument’s admission fee is separate from the guiding service. My quote states clearly what is included.
Can we visit with children?
Of course. The tour then includes observation games and stories suited to their age.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as possible for groups, ideally four to six weeks ahead. For a private tour a few days is often enough.
How do I get from Geneva to the Château de Voltaire?
Ferney-Voltaire is just across the French border, about 15 minutes from Geneva Airport (GVA) and 20 minutes from the city centre by car, with bus connections from Geneva. That makes a Voltaire castle tour from Geneva an easy half-day trip.
Is the historical tour of Ferney-Voltaire available in English?
Yes. Every tour, including the historical tour of Ferney-Voltaire and the château, is available in English, as well as French, German and Russian.
Ready to meet Voltaire?
Tell me who you are and what you would enjoy, and I’ll suggest a tour made for you.