Guided city tour

Rousseau on St. Peter’s Island

Guided tour - J.-J. Rousseau
Guided tour - J.-J. Rousseau. © Fotograf Rolf Neeser
  • Place
    • Bienne

    Ort
  • Recommended Duration
    • 1 h 15
    Dauer

Rousseau's life work led him to the previously unexplored island in Lake Biel. During this tour you will learn more about his works, quirks, and revolutionary ideas.

The philosopher, educator, composer and botanist Jean-Jacques Rousseau, fled in the year 1765 to St-Peter’s Island to escape from the disputes his writings had brought him. He found peace, serenity and pure nature. After Rousseau’s stay, the small unknown paradise became an important stage for travelers on the educational Grand Tour between London and Rome. Take a walk along the same paths, enjoy the lovely countryside and listen to excerpts from his musical composition. Feeling the esprit of the 18th century has never been so easy.

Prices
Prices
  • Prices public guided tours
    Single price
    • CHF 20.-
  • Prices for groups
    Group
    • CHF 240.-
Good to know
Good to know
    • Languages: French, German, English
    • Guided tours are available for groups on request on the following weekdays : Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (april-october)
    • Guided tour in historical costume
    • Access: accessible by boat, on foot or by bicycle.
    • Visit the chamber of Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
    • Option of accommodation and dining at the St. Peter’s Island hotel and restaurant.
On site
On site
  • Accessibility
    • Accessible by public transport
    • Custom hours on request
  • Activities
    • Guided tours
  • Services
    • Suitable for groups
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