Musée Pierre Corneille de Rouen

The Musée Pierre Corneille is a literature museum housed in a 17th-century Norman farmhouse that displays collections about the French playwright's life and works. The building retains its original rural architecture and allows visitors to explore the rooms where Corneille worked.

Corneille's family acquired the farmhouse in 1608, and Pierre spent his final years living there until 1662. The property documents an important chapter in the life of one of France's greatest 17th-century playwrights.

The museum displays personal belongings and manuscripts that reveal details about Corneille's daily life and creative work. Visitors can see how the rooms reflect the period when the playwright lived and wrote here.

The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday starting at 14:00 and requires only about an hour to visit completely. Since it occupies just a few rooms, it is easy to explore the entire collection, making it suitable for visitors with limited time.

The house preserves furniture and objects from Corneille's own time that reflect the daily rhythms of 17th-century comfort and taste. Visitors seldom see such an authentic glimpse into how a major writer's everyday surroundings actually looked.

Location: Rouen

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 14:00-18:00

Phone: +33235716392

Email: publics5@musees-rouen-normandie.fr

Website: https://museepierrecorneille.fr

GPS coordinates: 49.44312,1.08678

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:21