Birthhouse of Victor Hugo, Literary heritage museum in downtown Besançon, France.
The first-floor apartment features four rooms with original architectural elements and exhibits dedicated to the French writer's early years.
Victor Hugo was born on February 26, 1802, at this address, which became a municipal property in 1932 and opened as a museum in 2013.
The museum displays a collection of period furniture, personal items, archival documents, and manuscripts that showcase Victor Hugo's literary contributions.
The museum offers educational programs and guided tours for school groups, with special accommodations for visitors with disabilities.
The ground floor houses the reconstructed Jacques Pharmacy, which operated continuously from Hugo's time until 1909.
Location: Besançon
Official opening: September 13, 2013
Address: 4 rue Ernest-Renan
GPS coordinates: 47.23480,6.02918
Latest update: May 23, 2025 20:49
The monuments and historical buildings of Besançon reflect 2000 years of architecture. The Vauban citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage site, overlooks the old town. The center houses Saint-Jean Cathedral with its astronomical clock, Granvelle Palace with its Museum of Time, as well as numerous civil, religious, and military buildings from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. The squares, parks, and quays lining the Doubs complement this architectural ensemble.
A collection of historic homes of leading French authors, from George Sand to Victor Hugo, Balzac and Chateaubriand. These house-museums offer insight into the private life and creative world of writers who left a lasting mark on French literature, in their own living and working spaces.
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