Maison de Victor Hugo, Literary museum in Place des Vosges, France
Description
The Maison de Victor Hugo is a literary museum on the Place des Vosges in the fourth arrondissement, presenting the writers apartment on the second floor of the Hôtel de Rohan-Guéménée. The rooms cover 280 square meters (about 3000 square feet) and display furniture, drawings, and manuscripts from his life.
History
Victor Hugo lived here from 1832 to 1848 and completed works such as Ruy Blas and parts of Les Misérables during this time. The apartment became a museum in 1903 after Paris acquired the building.
Culture
The apartment displays Hugos shifting tastes through furniture and decor that reflect his years as a writer in Paris. Visitors see his handwritten notes and personal belongings that offer a direct window into his daily routine.
Practical
The museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM, with the entrance at number 6 on the Place des Vosges. The apartment sits on the second floor without an elevator, so visitors should plan for stairs.
Did you know?
A Chinese living room displays furniture that Hugo designed himself during his exile on Guernsey, reflecting his interest in Asian art. He also created drawings and decorations that appear in several rooms today.
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