Maison de Victor Hugo, Paris

Name: Maison de Victor Hugo
Address: 6 Place des Vosges, Paris, 75004, France
Telephone: +33 1 42 72 10 16

#237 among attractions in Paris

Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

Maison de Victor Hugo is a writer's house museum located where Victor Hugo lived for 16 years between 1832–1848. It is one of the 14 City of Paris' Museums that have been incorporated since January 1, 2013 in the public institution Paris Musées. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°51'17"N, 2°21'58"E

Address

6 Place des VosgesHôtel-de-Ville (Arsenal)Paris 75004 France

Contact

+33 1 42 72 10 16

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Day trips

Maison de Victor Hugo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hôtel de Sully, Carnavalet Museum, Place des Vosges, July Column.

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~1230 ftSE
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~1760 ftS
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~1700 ftNW
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~480 ftS
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Maison de Victor Hugo open?

Maison de Victor Hugo is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Maison de Victor Hugo?

Nearby attractions include Place des Vosges, Paris (2 min walk), Temple du Marais, Paris (3 min walk), Hôtel de Sully, Paris (3 min walk), Place de la Bastille, Paris (4 min walk).

How to get to Maison de Victor Hugo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Maison de Victor Hugo:

Bus

Birague • Lines: 69, 76, N11, N16 (2 min walk)
Bastille - Beaumarchais • Lines: 29, 91, N01, N02 (4 min walk)

Metro

Bastille • Lines: 1, 5, 8 (5 min walk)
Chemin Vert • Lines: 8 (6 min walk)

Ferry

Hôtel-de-Ville • Lines: Batobus (15 min walk)
Jardin des Plantes • Lines: Batobus (16 min walk)

Train

Gare de Lyon (20 min walk)
Saint-Michel Notre-Dame (24 min walk)