Presentation
Located in the writer's family home (1808-1889), this literary museum presents rich collections of manuscripts and autograph letters, letters, first editions, portraits, photographs and personal memories of the author of Les Diaboliques.
On the occasion of the bicentenary of Barbey's birth in 2008, a new scenography was put in place occupying the entire residence.
The upper floor, which is dedicated to the writer, has retained its fireplaces, paving and paneling. Visitors can also watch a film about the author, directed by Franck Samson of FR3 in 2008. On the ground floor , visitors find themselves immersed in the permanent exhibition “Barbey d'Aurevilly against his time”, and explore with him the political and intellectual universe of the 2011th century. The BARBEY D'AUREVILLY museum is part of the “Museums of France” network and in XNUMX received the “Maison des illustrious” label.
New in 2019:
– the writer's travel trunk, a gift from the BARBEY D'AUREVILLY Society, has been on display since May.
– renovation of the park, with plantings of rose bushes and other shrubs.
– possibility of games booklet for children, at reception.
On the occasion of the bicentenary of Barbey's birth in 2008, a new scenography was put in place occupying the entire residence.
The upper floor, which is dedicated to the writer, has retained its fireplaces, paving and paneling. Visitors can also watch a film about the author, directed by Franck Samson of FR3 in 2008. On the ground floor , visitors find themselves immersed in the permanent exhibition “Barbey d'Aurevilly against his time”, and explore with him the political and intellectual universe of the 2011th century. The BARBEY D'AUREVILLY museum is part of the “Museums of France” network and in XNUMX received the “Maison des illustrious” label.
New in 2019:
– the writer's travel trunk, a gift from the BARBEY D'AUREVILLY Society, has been on display since May.
– renovation of the park, with plantings of rose bushes and other shrubs.
– possibility of games booklet for children, at reception.
All the equipments
- Uncovered picnic area
- Toilets
- Shop
Payment method
- French bank and postal checks
- Cash