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Maison Victor Hugo

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On 26 February 1802, the house at 140 Grande Rue in Besançon was the birthplace of a world-famous writer, Victor Hugo.

Unlike the other houses where he lived, the Maison natale de Victor Hugo is neither a museum nor a place of memory. In a contemporary scenography that leaves a lot of room for multimedia, the struggles of this committed man are presented since the opening of the Maison Victor Hugo.

"Those who live are those who struggle", Les Châtiments, 1852
The ground floor of the museum's permanent exhibition evokes the links that Victor Hugo maintained with his native city. The staircase leading to the upper floor combines the chronology of 19th century French history with the key events in Victor Hugo's life. The four thematic areas on the first floor are devoted to Victor Hugo's commitments: poet, playwright, novelist, Victor Hugo was also a politician who transmitted his ideas and convictions through his actions, speeches and writings. A partnership with four international associations highlights the relevance of these struggles in the 21st century.


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Open every day except Tuesday From 1st April to 31st October from 10.30 am to 6.00 pm 1 November to 31 March, 10.30am to 5.30pm School holidays (zone A), bank holidays and weekends from 10.30am to 6pm Exceptional closures: 1 January, 1 May, 1 November, 25 December PLEASE NOTE: Visitor reception closes a quarter of an hour before closing time, at 17:45. Thank you for your understanding. Open every day except Tuesday From 1st April to 31st October from 10.30 am to 6.00 pm 1 November to 31 March, 10.30am to 5.30pm School holidays (zone A), bank holidays and weekends from 10.30am to 6pm Exceptional closures: 1 January, 1 May, 1 November, 25 December PLEASE NOTE: Visitor reception closes a quarter of an hour before closing time, at 17:45. Thank you for your understanding.
from Mon 11/04 to Sat 12/20/2025 : Mon : from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm - Wed-Sun : from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm
from Tue 01/07 to Fri 02/21/2025 : Mon : from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm - Wed-Sun : from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm
from Sat 02/22 to Mon 03/10/2025 : Mon : from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm - Wed-Sun : from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm
from Tue 03/11 to Mon 03/31/2025 : Mon : from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm - Wed-Sun : from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm
from Tue 04/01 to Wed 04/30/2025 : Mon : from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm - Wed-Sun : from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm
from Fri 05/02 to Fri 10/31/2025 : Mon : from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm - Wed-Sun : from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm
from Sun 11/02 to Mon 11/03/2025 : Mon : from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm - Wed-Sun : from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm
from Fri 12/26 to Wed 12/31/2025 : Mon : from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm - Wed-Fri : from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm - Sat, Sun : from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm

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Practical information

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Thematic

Museum
Author's house
famous men and women
Literature

Rates

  MINI Max Additional information
GratuitiesFree admission for all individuals on Sundays and public holidays
Base rate - full rate adult3 €-
Other rate2 €-Reduced rate for friends of museums and libraries, holders of the Cezam/Fracas card and the COS Ville de Besançon card, groups of 10 people or more
Other rate2 €-Reduced rate for friends of museums and libraries, holders of the Cezam/Fracas card and the COS Ville de Besançon card, and groups of 10 people or more.
Special rate8.6 €-Combined ticket for Musée des Beaux-arts et d'Archéologie - Musée du Temps - Maison Victor Hugo

See also

BESANCON -

Besançon Pass Tourisme

BESANCON - from 02/08/2025 to 12/31/2025

Horloge Astronomique

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BESANCON - from 01/01/2025 to 12/31/2025

Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie