Visiting the Jules Verne House
Located in Amiens, the Jules Verne House provides a personal look into the daily life and creative mind of the French author known for his adventure and science fiction novels.
Exploring the historic residence
Jules Verne settled in Amiens in 1871 and lived in this townhome until 1900. Now converted into a museum, the house invites visitors to walk through several carefully restored rooms, including the study where Verne wrote his works, his library, and the dining room. The interior remains true to its original era, offering a clear picture of the environment where the writer lived and worked.
Collections and personal items
The museum displays a collection of items that belonged to Jules Verne, such as original manuscripts, personal correspondence, and rare editions of his books, including Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and Around the World in Eighty Days. These exhibits reveal both the private man behind the famous author and his deep interest in travel and scientific discovery.
Events and temporary exhibits
Throughout the year, the Jules Verne House hosts temporary exhibits and cultural activities, often designed to highlight specific aspects of his life or literary career. These events, ranging from lectures to creative workshops, offer an interactive experience for both adults and children.
From a distance, the "house with the tower" is sure to pique your curiosity.
And indeed, visiting Jules Verne's home is like stepping into his work.
It is a chance to rediscover the quintessence of his genius, the sciences, and progress. The colorful, the incongruous. The magic and the imagination.
You wander through the different rooms as if you were diving into his novels.
The winter garden, the smoking room, the library, the attic, all reveal curiosities that we will keep quiet about here to let you enjoy the extraordinary journey yourself.
Come in and take a tour of his world in 80 minutes.