Maison d'Émile Zola à Médan
Maison d'Émile Zola à Médan, Historical house museum in Médan, France.
The house features two distinctive towers, named Germinal and Nana, alongside extensive gardens and a dedicated pavilion for publishing activities.
Émile Zola purchased this residence in 1878 with the proceeds from his novel L'Assommoir and transformed it into his primary dwelling until 1902.
The residence hosted regular gatherings of notable French writers and artists, including Maupassant, Flaubert, Huysmans, Cézanne, Manet, and Pissarro.
The museum contains restored period rooms, including Zola's study, and presents exhibitions about both the author's life and the Dreyfus Affair.
The property expanded from 1,600 to 41,909 square meters under Zola's direction, with additions funded by his literary successes.
Location: Médan
Creator: Antoine Guillemet, Giandomenico Facchina
Address: 26 Rue Pasteur, 78670 Medan
Phone: +33139753565
Email: maisonzola-museedreyfus@cegetel.net
Website: https://maisonzola-museedreyfus.com
GPS coordinates: 48.95568,1.99565
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:39
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