Voltaire in the street: what image of the Enlightenment?

Guided visit

100% gratuit - physical venue

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

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the contradictory legacy of the sulphurous philosopher - a promoter of freedom of expression to be celebrated, or an outdated figure to be erased?
Free, registration required
Subject to availability.

Dates and times
Thursday 6 June, 18:00
Practical information
Practical information
Rates and conditions
CHF 0.-
Audiences General public

Les Délices

Rue des Délices 25
1203 Genève


Tél. +41 22 418 95 60
delices.bge@ville-ge.ch
Les Délices

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Accessibility of the site

Non accessible en fauteuil roulant

Non accessible en fauteuil roulant

Toilettes partiellement accessibles en fauteuil roulant

Toilettes partiellement accessibles en fauteuil roulant

Place de parc partiellement accessible en fauteuil roulant

Place de parc partiellement accessible en fauteuil roulant

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Article modifié le 13.03.2024 à 15:40

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