Audio GuideMaison de Victor Hugo
Victor Hugo's evocative apartment, decorated with original furniture, plus artifacts and sketches.
Museum
Paris, France
Welcome to the Maison de Victor Hugo, a literary museum located in the historic Place des Vosges in Paris. Originally constructed in the early seventeenth century as the Hôtel de Rohan-Guéménée, the building was transformed to celebrate the esteemed writer Victor Hugo. He resided in this apartment with his wife from eighteen thirty-two until eighteen forty-eight, a period rich with new ideas, fervent creativity, and involvement in political transformation.
The museum stretches across seven interlinked rooms, each tracing the stages of Hugo’s life. In the entrance vestibule, visitors begin to experience his personal journey, reflecting the initial chapters of his life and marriage to Adèle Foucher. The red salon evokes his vibrant period in Paris when the city was alive with Romantic artists and writers. In the study, Hugo crafted masterpieces that have left an indelible mark on literature. Other rooms exhibit personal photographs, period furniture, and mementoes from his years in exile.
A standout feature is the library, which houses over eleven thousand volumes, offering a glimpse into Hugo’s creative mind. Additionally, a display case with changing drawings allows visitors to gain fresh perspectives on his artwork. Recent enhancements include modern educational spaces and a tea lounge overlooking the garden courtyard, enriching the visitor experience.
Part of the Paris Musées network and connected to Hauteville House in Guernsey, the Maison de Victor Hugo offers an inviting glimpse into nineteenth-century Paris and the life of one of history's most influential writers.
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