Why did Voltaire spend a lot of time in Protestant countries especially Switzerland?

Answer 1

Voltaire also had enemies in the Catholic Church. Unlike most other Enlightenment thinkers, Voltaire did not consider himself a Christian and openly mocked established religions--Christianity in particular. He therefore spent many years in Protestant countries, where he also succeeded in offending political and religious authorities.

Answer 2

Voltaire spent time in Protestant countries like Switzerland because they offered political and religious freedoms that were more tolerant compared to Catholic countries like France. He was able to express his philosophical ideas more openly, avoid persecution for his writings, and engage with a diverse range of intellectual circles.