House of George Sand

The House of George Sand is a residential museum in Nohant-Vic that opens the private rooms of a French novelist to visitors. The rooms contain furnishings from the 19th century, handwritten manuscripts, and personal belongings that reveal how she lived and worked.

The building started as a fortified manor in the 13th century and was later inhabited and shaped by the novelist in the 19th century. Two original towers from the 15th century remain part of the structure today, showing how it evolved over time.

The home served as a gathering place where notable composers and painters spent time together and exchanged ideas. Visitors can still walk through the rooms where these creative encounters took place and where artistic conversations shaped cultural movements.

Visitors get the most out of the experience by joining a guided tour, which helps explain the context of what you see in each room. The rooms are laid out across multiple levels with narrow staircases, so comfortable shoes and patience with older house layouts are useful.

In the garden stand cedar trees planted to mark important family occasions, and they continue to grow today. These living trees connect the physical landscape with private moments from the past.

Location: Nohant-Vic

Address: Nohant

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 14:00-17:00

Phone: +33254310604

Website: http://maison-george-sand.monuments-nationaux.fr

GPS coordinates: 46.62508,1.97539

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:02