The story of Victor Hugo in Paris Old Town Tour & Museum Discount Tickets

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Overview

Follow in the footsteps of Victor Hugo in Paris and discover places that inspired his world famous works, such as ‘Les Misérables’ and ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’. Extended option: visit Maison de Victor Hugo , the museum in the author's former house. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: Victor Hugo Tour Join this themed tour to learn about Victor Hugo’s life and work in Paris and see highlights such as Saint Jacques Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Maison de Victor Hugo (outside). 3-hour: Victor Hugo Tour & Maison de Victor Hugo Join this themed tour to learn about Victor Hugo’s life and work in Paris and see highlights such as Saint Jacques Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral, and visit Maison de Victor Hugo (inside). Get a glimpse into the tragic life of Victor Hugo, one of the best-known poets, novelists and dramatists of the Romantic movement. Learn about the people, events and places that inspired the novels.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide In front of the Britannique Hotel - Paris Centre, 20 Av. Victoria, 75001 Paris, France. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point

Language Offered

Arabic-GUIDE

German-GUIDE

Russian-GUIDE

Portuguese-GUIDE

Mandarin-GUIDE

Japanese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

Polish-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Britannique Hotel - Paris Centre
Meet your guide In front of the Britannique Hotel - Paris Centre, 20 Av. Victoria, 75001 Paris, France. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point
Duration: 10 mins
2. Tour Saint-Jacques
On this original 2-hour tour your Private Guide will take you back in time to 19th-century France to examine the political and social issues and the artistic trends of Victor Hugo’s time. Take a walk through the Old Town and see Saint James’s Tower (Tour Saint-Jacques), which is all that remains of the medieval church of Saint-Jacques-de-la-Boucherie, pillaged and destroyed by French revolutionaries. As the French Revolution is the theme of one of Hugo’s most popular novels, ‘Les Misérables’, it's a great place to learn about its historical background.
Duration: 25 mins
3. Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris
Another must-see sight during this special themed tour will be the Notre Dame Cathedral, which was immortalized in Hugo's classic novel ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’. Marvel at its iconic French Gothic architecture and learn about the impact that Hugo’s novel had on preserving the values of French culture and making Notre Dame a national icon. Explore the elegant Marais district and see the writer’s former house on the oldest planned square in Paris, Place des Vosges.
Duration: 25 mins
4. Maison de Victor Hugo
Visit to Maison de Victor Hugo, the house museum where Hugo lived for 16 years with his wife Adele. It is a perfect place to learn more about the writer’s personal life - before, during and after exile. Of special interest are Hugo’s bedroom with original red furnishings and wall coverings, the oriental Chinese Salon, and numerous paintings, drawings and sketches found throughout the house.
Duration: 120 mins

Inclusion

Tickets to Maison de Victor Hugo (only in 3-hour tour)

A special itinerary focused on your needs and interests

Literature Expert-Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice

Victor Hugo's Life and Work Private Tour in Paris’s Old Town -

Lots of information about personal life and work of Victor Hugo

- (number of attractions depends on the selected option)

Exclusion

Tickets to Maison de Victor Hugo (in 2-hour tour)

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Wheelchair accessible

Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.

Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Tickets to Maison de Victor Hugo are not included in the basic 2-hour tour.

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