Maison de Victor Hugo

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"Located on the famous Place des Vosges, the Villa Victor Hugo invites visitors to the private residence of the famous French writer. There are major works, including most of "Les Miserables". A visit to this apartment will allow you to trace the three main stages of his life before, during, and after his exile in Guernsey, through his furniture, various souvenirs, and amazing interior designs. The first floor is reserved for temporary exhibitions, displaying his drawings and illustrations of literary works. Address: 6 Pl. des Vosges, 75004 Paris, France Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00 CLOSED on Mondays Café Mulot is accessible without visiting the museum from 10:00 to 17:45. Ticket price: Permanent collection: FREE Temporary exhibitions: It varies depending on the current exhibitions. Please check the official website. Getting there: LINE 5 Métro station Bréguet - Sabin LINE 8 Métro station Bastille "
"On the impressive place des Vosges, you can find Victor Hugo's house, that has become a museum. Here, you enter the intimacy of the writer, discover his decoration and the extent of his talents, from engraving to furniture-making... This small and totally free museum is a must see for every book lovers, or the one who are singing Les Mis on repeat. It also holds a nice little restaurant, perfect for a peaceful reading break. "
"Whether you know it or not, Victor Hugo has likely influenced your perception of Paris. The author of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Les Miserables lived on Place des Vosges from 1832 to 1848. This apartment-turned-museum explores Hugo's work and how he has influenced later authors and artists. It's free so stay as long as you prefer, and get a glimpse of the royal square from above!"

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