Les Délices

Les Délices is a manor house in Geneva situated near the Rhône River, displaying elegant rooms with original furnishings from its historical period. The building includes exhibition galleries focused on Enlightenment philosophy and literature.

The house was built in the early 18th century and gained prominence when French philosopher Voltaire lived there from 1755 to 1760. During his residence, he wrote significant works that shaped Enlightenment thought.

The house reveals how Enlightenment thinkers lived and worked in the 18th century, with furnishings and personal objects reflecting their daily routines. The rooms offer glimpses into intellectual life and the everyday habits of that era.

The house is accessible through guided tours, which visitors should arrange in advance for a full experience of the collections. The museum regularly updates its exhibitions, so checking ahead helps you see what is currently on display.

The garden of the house was originally a working space where vegetables and fruit trees were grown, not merely for decoration. These practical gardening habits reveal a less obvious side of how famous thinkers lived during this period.