Hauteville House
Hauteville House is a museum housed in the former residence of French writer Victor Hugo on Guernsey. The building displays his private rooms with original furnishings, artwork, and personal belongings collected during his years in exile on the island.
Hugo lived in this house from 1855 to 1870 and wrote some of his major works here after leaving France due to political conflict. Following his death, the residence was preserved and eventually opened to the public as a memorial to his life and literary contributions.
The house is small with narrow stairs, so comfortable footwear is recommended and visitors with mobility concerns should inquire ahead of time. Entry is typically managed to keep numbers low, meaning you can move through the rooms at your own pace without feeling rushed or crowded.
Hugo personally designed many of the rooms with elaborate wall decorations and furnishings that reflect his artistic vision. This hands-on creativity in the decoration offers insight into his artistic thinking beyond just his writing.
Location: Guernesey
Address: 38 Hauteville, Guernesey, Guernsey GY1 1DG, Guernsey
Opening Hours: Monday-Tuesday 10:00-16:00; Thursday-Sunday 10:00-16:00
Phone: +441481721911
Website: http://maisonsvictorhugo.paris.fr
GPS coordinates: 49.45135,-2.53765
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:49
Walk through the homes where some of the world's greatest writers lived and worked. This collection brings together historic residences that have been opened as museums and cultural centers, letting you step into the private world of authors who shaped literature across centuries. You'll find the houses where Charles Dickens wrote his novels, where Agatha Christie spent summers dreaming up mysteries, where Mark Twain penned his stories, and where many other writers found inspiration in their daily lives. These homes span across Europe and America—from France and England to the United States and Russia—each one telling the story of how these writers actually lived, what surrounded them, and where their most famous works came to life. Each house offers something different. You might visit a Georgian townhouse in London where Victorian novels were completed, explore a medieval fortress in the French countryside that inspired romantic memoirs, or walk through a tropical house in Florida where an American novelist typed away in his study. Some are modest farmhouses on remote islands, while others are grand estates with gardens and pavilions. Inside, you'll find original manuscripts, personal belongings, photographs, and furnishings that show how these writers worked and thought. Visiting these homes helps you understand that great literature didn't come from thin air—it came from real people in real spaces, dealing with their everyday lives while creating worlds on paper. Whether you're a devoted reader or simply curious about how writers lived, these houses give you a tangible connection to the authors whose words you may have read.
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