The old Châtelard farm, Ferney-Voltaire, Visitor Guide & Things to Do Nearby

The old Châtelard farm stands at 23 Rue de Meyrin in Ferney-Voltaire, France, in a town best known for its link with the writer Voltaire and for sitting right beside the Swiss border near Geneva. It is a quiet stop for anyone who likes to see the everyday buildings of a town as well as its famous sights.

Tips for your visit

• Plan on ten to fifteen minutes to look at the exterior from the street and take a few photos.
• Daylight is best, since it lets you see the details of the walls, roofs and any outbuildings from the pavement.
• Treat it as an exterior stop unless you know otherwise: check locally whether any part of it is open to visitors, and respect the privacy of anyone who lives or works there.
• Pair it with a longer walk through the centre of Ferney-Voltaire, which is easy to explore on foot and has cafés for a break.

Explore it on a quest

A good way to get to know the area around the farm is to walk it with a Questo quest. Each one is a self-guided walk played on your phone: the app leads you from place to place, tells you about each stop and sets a puzzle in what is in front of you. There is no guide and no group to join, so you can start whenever you like. Browse the quests in Ferney-Voltaire to find a route that suits you.