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Figures & ThemesMusée Barbey d'Aurevilly
Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte · Manche · Normandie
European Heritage Days 2026
1 animation free on 19 September
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The Barbey d'Aurevilly Museum is a house museum dedicated to the life and work of writer Barbey d'Aurevilly. Located in Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte, in Manche, it is part of Normandy's literary heritage. It falls under the category of "Houses of Famous Figures" and bears witness to the author's deep roots in his native region. Set in a rural environment, this literary museum allows visitors to discover the writer's personal and intellectual world through its collections preserved on site.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · Closed
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 13:00–18:00
- Wednesday
- 13:00–18:00
- Thursday
- 13:00–18:00
- Friday
- 13:00–18:00
- Saturday
- 13:00–18:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
66 Rue Bottin Desylles, 50390 Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte, France
Phone number
02 33 41 65 18Official website
museebarbey.wixsite.comGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
Portbail, 13 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
City
40 min by car from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.
Nearest station
Portbail, 13 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
40 min by car from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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