The Royale square was built under Henri IV and Louis XIII from 1605 to 1612. The square-shaped plazza, surrounded by typical mansions of the early 17th century,…
During the French revolution (late 18th century), it was decided to rename the square to "Place des Vosges" to commemorate the early support of the Vosges area…
Statue of Louis XIII in the central garden.
Arcades around the square.
Victor Hugo's home.
House of Victor Hugo on Place des Vosges - inside.
Victor Hugo (1802-1885) lived in an appartment located in one of the mansions on the Place des Vosges from 1832 to 1848, with his wife and his 4 children.
Chinese drawing room: in 1848 Victor Hugo had to leave France for political reasons and settled in Guernesey, an English chanel island. This room is a…