Victor Hugo Etxea
17th-century house in Pasai Donibane where Victor Hugo stayed in 1843; it houses an exhibition on his stay and the tourist office.
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About the museum
In the summer of 1843 Victor Hugo arrived in Pasaia during a journey through the Pyrenees. He crossed the Ulia mountain on foot from San Sebastián, went down to Pasai San Pedro and from there went by boat to Pasai Donibane, where he stayed for a time in a house built in the 17th century with direct access to the bay. That house now bears his name.
The first displays devoted to the writer in the building date back to 1902. Over time, objects and mementos from various collections relating to his stay in Pasaia were gathered in the house.
The building has three floors with balconies overlooking the bay. The ground floor has housed the Pasaia tourist office, the second floor the permanent exhibition “Víctor Hugo, viaje a la memoria” and the third temporary exhibitions by local artists.
At present the interior of the house remains closed to the public, and only the façade can be seen from Donibane street.
Highlights
- 17th-century house with direct access to the bay of Pasaia
- Permanent exhibition “Víctor Hugo, viaje a la memoria”
- Mementos of the writer’s stay in 1843
- Balconies with views over the bay
- Pasaia tourist office in the same building
Permanent exhibition
- Víctor Hugo, viaje a la memoria – Exhibition of objects and mementos of the writer’s stay in Pasaia in 1843; it cannot be visited while the house remains closed.
- Founded
- 1902
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission was free before the closure.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 30 min |
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Motorboat between Pasai San Pedro and Pasai Donibane.
By car
Parking available
There are car parks in both districts, Pasai Donibane and Pasai San Pedro.
The house is on Donibane street, under the second arch coming from the chimney of the Bizkaia quarter; from Pasai San Pedro, after crossing by boat, it is at the end of the first passageway. It can also be reached on foot or by bicycle.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Before the closure the visit was free and lasted about 30 minutes; groups could request a guided visit. For current information, contact the Pasaia tourist office. |
