La maison de Victor Hugo à Paris, une immersion artistique dans l'univers du célèbre écrivain français

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Published by Cécile de Sortiraparis · Photos by Cécile de Sortiraparis · Updated on October 6, 2026 at 08:03 p.m.
La Maison de Victor Hugo is hidden in Place des Vosges, in the heart of Paris. This museum dedicated to the most famous of French authors lets visitors step into the apartment where the artist and his family lived, as well as into his artistic universe.

Note: access to the permanent collections is normally free. However, until 22 November 2026, the museum’s admission that includes access to the permanent collections is now fully paid (11€/9€) due to the current exhibition l'exposition du moment.

The study, the bedroom, the Chinese salon, the dining room... All the rooms where Victor Hugo lived, where he imagined and wrote some of his greatest works, where he received his friends and mistresses... How would you like to walk (almost) literally in the author's footsteps? Come and discover the Maison de Victor Hugo on Place des Vosges in Paris. The writer's former apartment is now a monographic museum, offering a glimpse into the French artist's home.

You can visit the various living rooms, as well as the regularly changing temporary exhibitions on the second floor of the house. These exhibitions reveal more about the author's life, his hidden talents, his influence, his relationships, his passions... Original editions by the writer, paintings and sculptures paying tribute to him, prints, photographs, caricatures and pieces of furniture are highlighted in the museum's permanent and temporary displays.

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The tour takes us through the different rooms of Victor Hugo's house, and leads us to the backstaircase, which Victor Hugo used when he wanted to enter and leave his home discreetly. This staircase allows us to emerge onto the courtyard, which is sure to become your new favorite spot in Paris.

When the weather's fine, you can take advantage of the landscaped inner courtyard. This space, formerly belonging to the neighboring technical high school, has been reclaimed and converted to offer visitors a place to relax. Among the exhibits is a resin copy of the Snake Fountain, a decorative object purchased by Victor Hugo and taken with him on his exile to Guernsey.

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This leafy courtyard houses a café. Starting from September 1, 2026, it will be the Café Papapa welcoming visitors, with a local, seasonal menu inspired by travels and the works of Victor Hugo. This café is the perfect spot for a gourmet break between two anecdotes about Victor Hugo’s life.

To complete your visit, don't hesitate to use the touch-sensitive terminals installed at the entrance and exit of the house. " The first terminal displays a timeline of Victor Hugo's life, with numerous images. This feature was very much in demand with our visitors. The second terminal takes us on a room-by-room tour of the Guernsey house, to link Victor Hugo's two residences ," explains site manager Gérard Audinet.

For a different way of visiting the museum, you can try out the"Chez Victor Hugo" smartphoneapp. This application serves as afree audioguide, operating in six different languages. There's also a children's tour , a sign language tour and an off-site tour of the author's funeral, retracing the major stages of the funeral procession from the Champs-Élysées to the Panthéon.

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Victor Hugo's house also offers a special tour for blind and partially sighted visitors. Not only does the app guide you through the house without hassle, it also includes a commentary and description of the furniture and artworks around you.

The house is open every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed on Mondays as well as January 1, May 1, and December 25. Access to the permanent collection is completely free, while temporary exhibitions require a ticket. Note, however, that the permanent collection may incur charges depending on the museum’s occasional programming: be sure to check the website in advance to avoid any surprises at the box office. To reach the museum, get off at Bastille metro station (lines 1, 5, 8), Saint-Paul (line 1), or Chemin Vert (line 8).

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Come and discover the life and work of this remarkable man, who has become a veritable monument to French history.

Latest news from the museum:

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Victor Hugo's House is staging a thematic exhibition on architecture in Hugo's body of work, with a particular emphasis on his drawings. On view from June 11 to December 13, 2026. [Read more]

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Nestled in the heart of Maison Victor Hugo, Papapa welcomes visitors and the curious with a Norman-influenced, gourmet menu. A little seaside excursion on your plate, right inside a Parisian institution. [Read more]

Please note that it's been over 4 years since our last visit, so the place and experience may have changed.

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
Next days
Tuesday: from 10:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Wednesday: from 10:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Thursday: from 10:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Friday: from 10:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Saturday: from 10:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Sunday: from 10:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Location

    6, place des Vosges
    75004 Paris 4

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    Prices
    Free

    Official website
    www.maisonsvictorhugo.paris.fr

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