The Dining Room.
Guernsey is a small island a few miles from the coast of France and about 80 miles from England. I had gone to the website for this town and printed out a self walking tour I wanted to do which was only an hour and included Victor Hugo's house where he lived in exile for 14 years. But since the map was a little confusing with all the winding streets I decided to shortcut it and go to his house first. I'm really glad I did and let me tell you why. You go up a small winding street and his house is on the left with 2 big trees in front. If you get lost just ask directions and someone will tell you where to go. We got there about 9:55 a.m. And their tours start at 10:00a.m. But....they only do 10 people at a time as they are guided tours. I believe it's £7 for adults, less for students. We got into the 10:20 tour and were told to go to the garden and then come back. When we came back someone was trying to get in for a tour but the next opening was 12:20 and that was too late as the last tender was 1:30 p.m. So my best piece of advice if you want to tour this unbelievable house is to get there right away.
Our tour guide was French and at first I thought we picked the wrong guided tour as her French
accent was so strong. I had to really listen carefully and concentrate on everything she said but she was a wealth of information. This house is amazing and all the stories that go along with it.
It is 4 stories and every room is decorated extensively and unbelievably eccentric.
I felt like I was in a Dan Brown novel as there were inscriptions and codes inscribed everywhere. At one point she talked about ghosts in the house and at that moment my phone vibrated and powered off. So I turned it back on and then it vibrated 2 more times. The thing is I was not connected to any networks and not getting any messages or anything....weird! There are secret passages, hidden hideaway cupboards and stories about everything. I was unexpectedly surprised and captivated by
the tour.
Victor Hugo's bedroom.
The Ghost Chair.
The solarium where he would write.
You can see the secret panels on the wall.
The stairwell.
His front door.
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