About us
Discover Maison Rousseau et Littérature in Geneva — in English and beyond!
Looking for literary events, cultural encounters and new ways to discover Geneva’s literary scene? This group brings together people interested in the programme of Maison Rousseau et Littérature (MRL), a cultural institution dedicated to Jean-Jacques Rousseau and to literature in Geneva and the French-speaking world.
We’ll share upcoming events at MRL, with a particular focus on English-language events and activities for English-speaking audiences — whether you’re a local, an expat, a student, a visitor or simply curious about literature and culture.
📚 What you’ll find here:
English-language literary events and talks
Meetings with writers, translators and thinkers
Readings, discussions and cultural events
Special events and collaborations
And, every first Sunday of the month at 11:30 am, a guided tour of Maison Rousseau in English
The guided tour is a great introduction to Rousseau’s life, work and Geneva, and to the historic house where he was born.
You don’t need to be a literature expert — just bring your curiosity!
Come along, meet other book and culture lovers, and discover a different side of Geneva through literature, ideas and conversation.
Upcoming events
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Rousseau, whistleblower
Maison Rousseau et Littérature (MRL), Grand-Rue 40, 1204 Genève, Switzerland, Genève, GE, CH## Each month, the MRL offers free guided tours of the Rousseau Trail, located at the heart of the Maison Rousseau et Littérature, on the very site of the writer’s birthplace.
This audiovisual journey immerses visitors in the life and work of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, born out of the conviction that Rousseau’s work (1712-1778) still has the power to provoke us today, like few others.
Rousseau, who claimed to prefer being a man of paradoxes rather than a man of prejudices, is not treated here as a static monument of the past. Through 7 thematic niches, the Trail confronts the philosopher’s paradoxes, inviting us to question our present, which he seemed to anticipate.
For more information, visit the Rousseau Trail page (in French).1 attendeeRousseau, whistleblower
Maison Rousseau et Littérature (MRL), Grand-Rue 40, 1204 Genève, Switzerland, Genève, GE, CH## Each month, the MRL offers free guided tours of the Rousseau Trail, located at the heart of the Maison Rousseau et Littérature, on the very site of the writer’s birthplace.
This audiovisual journey immerses visitors in the life and work of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, born out of the conviction that Rousseau’s work (1712-1778) still has the power to provoke us today, like few others.
Rousseau, who claimed to prefer being a man of paradoxes rather than a man of prejudices, is not treated here as a static monument of the past. Through 7 thematic niches, the Trail confronts the philosopher’s paradoxes, inviting us to question our present, which he seemed to anticipate.
For more information, visit the Rousseau Trail page (in French).1 attendeeRousseau, whistleblower
Maison Rousseau et Littérature (MRL), Grand-Rue 40, 1204 Genève, Switzerland, Genève, GE, CH## Each month, the MRL offers free guided tours of the Rousseau Trail, located at the heart of the Maison Rousseau et Littérature, on the very site of the writer’s birthplace.
This audiovisual journey immerses visitors in the life and work of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, born out of the conviction that Rousseau’s work (1712-1778) still has the power to provoke us today, like few others.
Rousseau, who claimed to prefer being a man of paradoxes rather than a man of prejudices, is not treated here as a static monument of the past. Through 7 thematic niches, the Trail confronts the philosopher’s paradoxes, inviting us to question our present, which he seemed to anticipate.
For more information, visit the Rousseau Trail page (in French).1 attendeeRousseau, whistleblower
Maison Rousseau et Littérature (MRL), Grand-Rue 40, 1204 Genève, Switzerland, Genève, GE, CH## Each month, the MRL offers free guided tours of the Rousseau Trail, located at the heart of the Maison Rousseau et Littérature, on the very site of the writer’s birthplace.
This audiovisual journey immerses visitors in the life and work of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, born out of the conviction that Rousseau’s work (1712-1778) still has the power to provoke us today, like few others.
Rousseau, who claimed to prefer being a man of paradoxes rather than a man of prejudices, is not treated here as a static monument of the past. Through 7 thematic niches, the Trail confronts the philosopher’s paradoxes, inviting us to question our present, which he seemed to anticipate.
For more information, visit the Rousseau Trail page (in French).1 attendee
