Maison Victor Hugo

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.

Dates

Opening periods

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 Sat 11/02 to Sun 12/22/2024 : 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
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 Sat 12/21 to Tue 12/24/2024 : Mon : from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm - Wed-Sun : from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm
from Mon 12/23 to Tue 12/24/2024 : Mon : from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm - Wed-Sun : from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm
from Thu 12/26 to Tue 12/31/2024 : Mon : from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm - Wed-Sun : from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm
from Thu 01/02 to Mon 01/06/2025 : Mon : from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm - Wed-Sun : from 10:30 am to 6:00 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

Practical information

Group service

Thematic

Museum

Author's house

famous men and women

Literature

Rates

	MINI	Max	Additional information
Gratuities			Free admission for all individuals on Sundays and public holidays
Base rate - full rate adult	3 €	-
Other rate	2 €	-	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 rate	2 €	-	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 rate	8.6 €	-	Combined ticket for Musée des Beaux-arts et d'Archéologie - Musée du Temps - Maison Victor Hugo

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