An audiovisual guided trail immerses visitors in the life and thought of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, examining how his ideas continue to provoke debate. Through seven thematic niches the experience confronts Rousseau’s paradoxes and invites critical reflection on themes such as individual freedom, equality, education and civic life. Participants gain contextual insight into his writings and discover how eighteenth century tensions resonate with contemporary social and political questions.

In English.

An audiovisual guided tour examines the life and work of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, arguing his writings continue to provoke contemporary debate. Through seven thematic niches the parcours confronts Rousseau’s paradoxes—his claims about nature, society and freedom—and invites visitors to question present assumptions. The session explores how his contradictions illuminate modern political and moral dilemmas, revealing why Rousseau remains a catalyst for critical reflection.

In French.

Marthe Krummenacher, laureate of the Swiss Dance Prize 2017 and founder of Burning Feet, is a Geneva-based performer trained at NDT2. Adrián Cia is a tango dancer and musician with over twenty years of practice and research into tango history.

This practical session opens with a Borges–Piazzolla tango and brief references to lyrics and composition, then guides participants through improvised tango practice. It examines how improvisation cultivates concentration, body awareness, listening and spatial perception, and considers tango as a method for learning and personal development, revealing the latent knowledge of the body.

In French.

Frédéric de Meyer, author and artist, convenes a discussion with Matthieu Corpataux, a doctor of literature and poet and Maître-assistant at the University of Fribourg, and Bastien Hauser, author and laureate of the Prix Terra Nova.

The session examines how contemporary literature draws on “conspirituality” — the intersection of New Age spirituality and conspiracy theories — identifying novels and poems that borrow ufological imaginaries and conspiratorial beliefs. Speakers examine themes, examples and the impact of internet diffusion on literary forms, reflecting on literature’s role in shaping modern belief.

In French.

Alongside the CLEO production at Théâtre Am Stram Gramm, Rémi De Vos will lead a theater writing workshop at Maison Rousseau et Littérature. Over two days, participants will engage in practical exercises to explore why some writings are suited for the stage while others may present challenges. This friendly workshop offers a chance to benefit from De Vos’s expertise and delve into the process of writing for theater.

In French.