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Tours du monde. De Jules Verne aux premiers globetrotters

Name: Tours du monde. De Jules Verne aux premiers globetrotters
Start: 2026-10-01T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-01T17:00:00+02:00
Location: Château de Prangins, Avenue du Général Guiguer 3, 1197 Prangins, Switzerland

Château de Prangins, Avenue du Général Guiguer 3, 1197 Prangins, Switzerland
Prangins, Switzerland
Thu, October 1, 2026 (10:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Sun, October 25, 2026 (10:00 am - 5:00 pm)

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Description

This temporary exhibition at Château de Prangins traces the evolution of global travel, focusing on the emergence of the modern globetrotter in the late 19th century. It showcases stories, souvenirs, and collections from Swiss and international travelers who journeyed around the world between 1869 and 1914, with highlights from Egypt, India, Japan, and the USA. The exhibit also features original manuscripts of Jules Verne's novel that popularized the theme of world exploration and examines innovative devices designed to allow armchair tourism, enabling everyone to explore the world from home.

Highlights

Historical travel stories and souvenirs; original manuscripts of Jules Verne's novel; innovative armchair tourism devices; focus on Swiss travelers; exploration of cultural impact of globetrotting.

General Information

Held at Château de Prangins, Switzerland. The exhibition is open from September 12, 2026, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Entry is free; no tickets are sold on Eventfrog.