Musée James Joyce
Saint-Gérand-le-Puy · Allier · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
The James Joyce Museum in Saint-Gérand-le-Puy, located in Allier in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, traces the little-known stay of Irish writer James Joyce in this rural village. In December 1939, Joyce found refuge there for the last year of his life, far from Paris threatened by World War II. The museum documents this period through exhibitions devoted to the writer's daily life, his concerns, his work on Finnegans Wake, and his relationships with the inhabitants of the place. The museum also offers recreational activities, including an escape game, a resource library, and organizes literary and cultural events throughout the year. Visits by appointment are possible outside of regular opening hours.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 14:30–18:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 10:00–18:00
- Friday
- 10:00–18:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–18:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
1 Rue Maurice Dupont
Phone number
+33 6 84 88 95 82Official website
jamesjoycefrance.orgGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
Saint-Germain-des-Fossés, 8.3 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
City
30 min by car from Vichy.
Nearest station
Saint-Germain-des-Fossés, 8.3 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
30 min by car from Vichy.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
Nearby
Galleries nearby: Raphael Minot Cré Art eur (14.6 km), Chakicoud - Atelier et Galerie de création textile (14.7 km), Le Soute (16.2 km).
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