Maison de Jules Verne

Historic Building in Amiens

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Jules Verne is the author behind one of the most iconic French novels ever written: Around the World in 80 Days, a literary classic that has been translated more times than any other French work. His visionary imagination and enduring impact on literature are vividly brought to life at the Maison de Jules Verne, the home where he lived with his wife from 1882 to 1900.

Set within a grand 19th-century mansion, the museum immerses visitors in Verne’s world of creativity and exploration. In a cozy upstairs study, Verne wrote much of his celebrated Extraordinary Voyages series, while another room showcases the very desk where he began drafting Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea in 1869. Each space in the house evokes his passion for science, travel, and adventure, offering a window into the mind of one of the most forward-thinking authors of his time.

The museum also includes Verne’s personal library, filled with works by writers who influenced him—such as Shakespeare, Cooper, Dickens, Walter Scott, and Edgar Allan Poe. A highlight of the visit is the Observation Tower, where Verne would climb to take in views over Amiens. Here, you’ll also find models of his fantastical flying machines—concepts that remarkably anticipated the invention of aviation. The house is both a tribute to his life and a celebration of the boundless imagination that defined his legacy.

The Maison de Jules Verne appears in our Complete Guide to Visiting Amiens!

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