Maison de Victor Hugo
About
Maison de Victor Hugo is a historic house museum located at 6 Place des Vosges in Paris, where the celebrated 19th‑century writer lived with his family from 1832 to 1848. The museum opens to the public from Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 18:00, with the ticket office closing for last access to the permanent collection at 17:15 and the shop at 17:50. Visitors can step back into Hugo’s world through a series of rooms that echo his early Parisian life and his later exile: the antechamber, the vibrant Salon Rouge, the exotic Salon Chinois, the cozy salle à manger, the intimate Petit Cabinet, and his personal working areas. The collection includes over 50,000 objects, from furniture and manuscripts to portraits and rare artefacts that tell the story of Hugo’s literary genius and personal relationships. The museum is part of the Paris Musées network and offers a unique blend of literary history, architectural heritage, and artistic collection that invites scholars and casual visitors alike to explore the life of one of France’s most enigmatic writers.
Highlights
- Historical Museum at Place des Vosges
- Salaun Rouge
- Salon Chinois
- Petit Cabinet