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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.
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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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
Itinerary
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1Britannique 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
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Notre-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.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Maison 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.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
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
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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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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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