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Hauteville House

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Built c.1800 by an English privateer. Purchased by Victor Hugo on 16 May 1856 using revenues from Les Contemplations. Hugo lived here during exile 1856-1870 and returned in 1872, 1875, and 1878. Donated to the City of Paris in March 1927 by Hugo's descendants (Jeanne, Jean, Marguerite, and François Hugo) during the centenary of Romanticism. Major renovation 2008-2009; interior restoration funded by François Pinault (£2.6 million) with reopening 7 April 2019. (inferred from the source page)

Hauteville House is a historic site and landmark in St Peter Port. (inferred from the source page) All visits are conducted by a museum guide, in French or English, in groups of up to 10 people and last approximately one hour. —

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Quick facts

Legal form
States Entity (inferred from the source page)
Payment methods
Contactless

Visiting & access

Wheelchair access
Limited — five-level building with stairs throughout. Tourisme et Handicap label. Assistance dogs welcome. Phone/email to arrange disability accommodations. (inferred from the source page)
Parking
No bike parking on-site; nearest at harbour. Steep walk up from St Peter Port. (inferred from the source page)
Public transport
Bus routes 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, P2

Hours

Mon
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tue
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wed
Closed
Thu
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fri
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sat
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sun
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Last checked 15 May 2026·Google Business Profile

Contact

Phone
+44 1481 721911
Email
hugohouse@cwgsy.net
Website
maisonsvictorhugo.paris.fr/en/guernesey
Social
Address
38 Hauteville, St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 1DG

History6

Key dates and recorded company events for Hauteville House.

  • 1856—Purchased by Victor Hugo · Victor Hugo purchased the house using revenues from Les Contemplations and lived there during his exile.
  • 1872—Victor Hugo returned to the house
  • 1875—Victor Hugo returned to the house
  • 1878—Victor Hugo returned to the house
  • 2008—Major renovation began
  • 2019—Reopened after interior restoration · Interior restoration was funded by François Pinault with £2.6 million.

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