Houses in Paris that keep the secrets of Balzac and Victor Hugo

October 25, 2019 at 12:02 p.m.


Houses in Paris that keep the secrets of Balzac and Victor Hugo


If you are a lover of literature and travel, Paris It houses the houses and stories of two prominent authors.

So they say that from the outfit to the home they talk a lot about the person.

Honoré de Balzac and Victor Hugo, were notable writers who went down in history as a fundamental part of universal culture.

And this is how these two museum houses provide rich information about these authors.

Balzac House

 

Located in the Passy neighborhood It transports you immediately to the 19th century.

Modest, keep a special charm. There lived the exponent of French literature from 1840 to 1847.

It houses letters, drawings and personal items. You can also find manuscripts and original editions of his works.

It was in that place where he was born The Human Comedy, as well as other books.

The green details give it a particular touch that recalls a certain era. While the garden is practically the same.

Among the most endearing objects are a coffee maker and a cane made to suit the writer.

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Victor Hugo's house

 

The property is located in the Plaza de Vosgos, in the heart of the Marais neighborhood.

There, the realistic French writer began to write one of the most internationally outstanding works: Los Miserables.

The original furniture speaks of the intimacy of the famous novelist who lived on that site of 1832-1848.

It also has a considerable collection of portraits and personal drawings.

With ample spaces, the first floor is dedicated to the different temporary exhibitions while the second shows itself, the spaces it inhabited.

It is certainly a wonderful approach to one of the most important writers of universal literature.

Finally there is a library where visitors can check some volumes.

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