Thematic Trail: Ferney-Voltaire Cultural Walk
The cultural walking tour offers a chance to discover Ferney-Voltaire—both its little-known secrets and its well-known ones!
The 15 stops along the route:
1. Voltaire Castle
2. Allée de la Tire
3. Maison des Bois
4. The Saint-Germain neighborhood
5. The Watchmaking Shops and Le Châtelard
6. Grand’rue, Rue de Meyrin, Rue de Versoix, and Rue de Genève
7. Maison Saint-Pierre
8. Maison Racle
9. The Statue of the Patriarch
10. City Hall
11. Maison du Pays de Voltaire
12. The Parish Church
13. The Pavilions on Rue de Gex
14. The Temple
15. La Paisible
Itinerary details
Description
This tour, available for free on Ferney-Voltaire’s municipal mobile app, invites you to explore the town center. Professional actors will tell you the history of Ferney-Voltaire in the language of your choice: French, English, or Spanish.
To access the tour: go to the App Store or Google Play and download the “IMAGINA” app. Then search for “Ville de Ferney-Voltaire” and click on “Cultural Walk.”
When you start the tour, a route will be suggested. At each point of interest, there is a marker that provides information to help you discover the location and its history.
Practical information: Allow about 1 hour to complete the tour, including approximately 40 minutes of walking and 20 minutes of listening.