Centre Charles Péguy
Free museum in Orléans devoted to the writer Charles Péguy (1873–1914), housed in the Renaissance mansion Euverte-Hatte.
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About the museum
The Centre Charles Péguy is a municipal institution in Orléans entirely devoted to the writer Charles Péguy (1873–1914), who was born in the city. It is housed in a fine Renaissance mansion, the Hôtel Euverte-Hatte, and belongs to the network of Orléans media libraries.
The centre brings together a museum and a specialised library. Its collections include over 90% of the author’s manuscripts, printers’ proofs, correspondence, more than 200 biographical documents and about 500 images. The library holds books, articles and research works on Péguy.
The museum, located in the centre’s courtyard, was completely redesigned in 2014, for the centenary of the writer’s death. Its contemporary display follows the stages of Péguy’s life like chapters of a book: his modest childhood and brilliant schooling, his political commitment in Paris during the Dreyfus affair, the shop of the Cahiers de la Quinzaine, and finally the Christian Péguy and the poet. The centre also organises exhibitions, lectures, concerts and workshops.
Highlights
- Over 90% of Charles Péguy’s manuscripts
- Reconstruction of the Cahiers de la Quinzaine shop
- Péguy’s school work shown on a digital screen
- Sound recording of Mystère de la Charité de Jeanne d'Arc
- Renaissance mansion Euverte-Hatte
Permanent exhibition
- Musée Charles Péguy – Chronological route through the life and work of the writer, from his childhood in Orléans to his political commitment and his poetry.
- Operated by
- Ville d'Orléans (réseau des médiathèques)
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Access to the centre is free.
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | Group visits by reservation on weekday mornings. Some visits and workshops can be booked on the website of the Orléans media libraries. |
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