House of Ernest Renan, Treguier

House of Ernest Renan is a National Monument of France.

Description

The life of the great writer in the house where he was born. Earnest Renan was born in this timer-framed 17th century house. Once home to a shipowner, it was donated it to the state in 1946 by the writer’s granddaughters. On the ground floor, his mother ran a grocery store. Renan’s office, on the first floor has been reconstructed with authentic furniture to resemble that which he had at le Collège de France whose administrator he was. High under the roof, in the lookout of the third floor, the scholar’s room, small and stark, once home to the famous author of “Vie de Jésus”, will evoke contemplation and reflection. Some of the Renan’s objects, documents and memories are carefully preserved in his abode. Animations and exhibitions take place throughout the year.

Address & Contact

Maison d’Ernest Renan 20, rue Ernest-Renan 22220 Tréguier

tél. : (33) (0)2 96 92 45 63 fax : (33) (0)2 96 92 13 50

Prices

Adults: 3€ Concessions: 2,50€

Opening times

From April to September: from 10 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. October 1 to March 31: upon appointment for groups

Other dates closed

Mondays and Tuesdays in April, May, June, September May 1

More Information

• See Treguier for more local information
• See Places to visit near House of Ernest Renan for other places to visit nearby
• See House of Ernest Renan on the National Monuments website.

The above information is kindly provided by (and copyright) National Monuments of France.