Ferney-Voltaire facts for kids
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Ferney-Voltaire is a charming town, also known as a commune, located in the east of France. It's part of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and the Ain department. This town is famous for its connection to a very important French writer and thinker named Voltaire.
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Welcome to Ferney-Voltaire!
Ferney-Voltaire is a special place in France. A "commune" is like a local government area, similar to a city or a small town. This commune is found in the eastern part of France, close to the border with Switzerland. It's part of a larger area called the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The town is also located in the Ain department, which is one of the many smaller administrative areas in France.
A Town with a Famous Past
Ferney-Voltaire is most well-known because of the famous French writer and philosopher, Voltaire. He lived here for many years, from 1759 until his death in 1778. Voltaire was a very important person during a time called the Age of Enlightenment. This was a period when people started to think more about reason, science, and human rights.
Voltaire chose Ferney because it was close to Geneva, Switzerland, but still in France. This allowed him to be somewhat independent and continue his writing and ideas freely. During his time in Ferney, he worked on many of his famous books and plays. He also helped to improve the town itself.
Voltaire's Home: The Château
Voltaire lived in a beautiful house called the Château de Voltaire. This grand home became a meeting place for many important thinkers and writers of his time. Voltaire was not just a writer; he was also a very active person who cared about justice and fairness. From his home in Ferney, he worked to help people who were treated unfairly.
Today, the Château de Voltaire is a museum. Visitors can explore the rooms where Voltaire lived and worked. You can see his library, his bedroom, and the theater he built. It's a great way to learn about his life and the ideas that changed the world.
Location and Life Today
Ferney-Voltaire's location is very important. It's right next to the city of Geneva in Switzerland. This means that many people who work in Geneva live in Ferney-Voltaire. This makes the town a very international place, with people from all over the world living there.
The town has grown a lot since Voltaire's time. It has modern schools, shops, and parks. Even with its growth, Ferney-Voltaire still remembers its famous resident. There are statues of Voltaire, and his spirit of free thinking is still a part of the town's identity. It's a place where history and modern life come together.
Images for kids
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Statue of Voltaire in the town's center
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École Florian, a school in Ferney-Voltaire
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Voltaire's chateau, his famous home in Ferney
See also
In Spanish: Ferney-Voltaire para niños
