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.
- Mental handicap, Motor handicap, Sight handicap
- Pets not allowed
From 04/11/2024 to 20/12/2025 of 10:30 to 17:30
From 07/01/2025 to 21/02/2025 of 10:30 to 17:30.
Closed on : Tuesday
From 22/02/2025 to 10/03/2025 of 10:30 to 18:00.
Closed on : Tuesday
From 11/03/2025 to 31/03/2025 of 10:30 to 17:30.
Closed on : Tuesday
From 01/04/2025 to 30/04/2025 of 10:30 to 18:00
From 02/05/2025 to 31/10/2025 of 10:30 to 18:00
From 02/11/2025 to 03/11/2025 of 10:30 to 18:00
From 26/12/2025 to 31/12/2025 of 10:30 to 17:30
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.
- Base rate - full rate adult : 3€
- Other rate (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) : 2€
- Other rate (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.) : 2€
- Gratuities (Free admission for all individuals on Sundays and public holidays)
- Special rate (Combined ticket for Musée des Beaux-arts et d'Archéologie - Musée du Temps - Maison Victor Hugo) : 8.6€
