Maison de Victor Hugo

Maison de Victor Hugo is a free museum dedicated to the life & works of the great writer Victor Hugo, a 19th-century French figure. It is a house museum snuggled in the southwest corner of the Place des Vosges.

Victor Hugo drafted some of his notable works at the Maison de Victor Hugo, including a considerable part of Les Misérables. It is the place where Victor Hugo lived for 16 years, from 1832 to 1848. By walking across the writer’s home, you will gain insights into his creative work as a novelist, essayist, poet, playwright, and artist, along with his efforts as a statesman and human rights activist. The first floor of the museum hosts temporary exhibitions with drawings, literary work illustrations, & documents. On the second floor, you will enter the writer's home (the permanent exhibition), where you will discover three main stages of his life - before, during, and after his exile to Guernsey. It is a presentation of his furniture, his personal objects, different souvenirs, and fascinating interior design. Besides, the museum organizes conference visits in the author's apartment and children's workshops.