Maison Rousseau et Littérature (MRL)

Maison Rousseau et Littérature (MRL)

Located in the heart of the Old Town, in the birthplace of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, the MRL is a six-story cultural hub centered on literature. The venue features a permanent exhibition on Rousseau and engages with contemporary issues related to his works. It hosts debates, performances, and educational activities, while also offering residencies for writers and researchers. Additionally, visitors can enjoy a café within the space.

Grand-Rue 40,
1204 Genève

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Saturday 23 August, 11:00

In this Extramundana workshop led by Magali Bossi — writer, musician, and cultural mediator — you’ll explore writing from inside the skin, shell, or senses of your non-human, humanoid, or hybrid characters. Inspired by ethology, zoology, and science-fantasy literature, Bossi will guide you to reinvent point of view, experiment with new perceptions, and create stories inhabited by strange, powerful, and vibrant voices.

In French.

6 July – 7 December

Each month, the Maison Rousseau et Littérature (MRL) offers free guided tours of its Rousseau Trail, located on the very site where Jean-Jacques Rousseau was born. This immersive audiovisual journey explores the life and work of Rousseau — a thinker who preferred being a man of paradoxes over a man of prejudices — through seven thematic stops that highlight his contradictions and challenge us to reflect on our present, which he so remarkably foresaw.

In English.

6 July – 7 December

Each month, the Maison Rousseau et Littérature (MRL) offers free guided tours of its Rousseau Trail, located on the very site where Jean-Jacques Rousseau was born. This immersive audiovisual journey explores the life and work of Rousseau — a thinker who preferred being a man of paradoxes over a man of prejudices — through seven thematic stops that highlight his contradictions and challenge us to reflect on our present, which he so remarkably foresaw.

In French.

Sunday 21 September, 14:00

Irène Schoch is offering a creative workshop inspired by her album “Chiens Couture,” where participants can combine feathers, fur, scales, and fabric scraps in their creations.

Thursday 25 September, 18:30

Join a discussion with author Camille Laurens as she delves into her literary creative process, in the context of her latest novel, “Ta promesse.”

In French.

27 & 28 September

Writing workshop by Douna Loup.  Born in Geneva and now living in Nantes, Douna is a novelist known for her rhythmic, sensual prose and themes of freedom. Her award-winning works include L’Embrasure, Déployer, and Boris, 1985.

By playfully challenging our ideas, we open space for improbable musings and whimsical inventions — to invite laughter, confront our fears, and share our impulses.  Writing becomes a space of renewal and vibrant freedom. In the circle, we write for joy and resonance, using dialogue, monologue, and rhythm. Together, we strengthen our connection to the world by drawing from the richness of our imaginations.
In French.

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