Marie Noël’s House

The house of Marie Noël, in Auxerre

The house of Marie Noël is the residence of the famous poetess of Auxerre, become a writer's house. The Auxerre audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this place of literary memory, dedicated to one of the great figures of the town.

The residence of the poetess

Marie Noël, whose real name was Marie Rouget, was one of the greatest French poetesses of the twentieth century. Deeply attached to Auxerre, where she lived all her life, she drew there the inspiration of her work, marked by spirituality, sensibility and love of her town. Her house, become a writer's house, keeps her living setting and the memory of the poetess. There you discover her intimate world, her manuscripts and her atmosphere, which immerse the visitor in the life and the work of this literary figure dear to the heart of the people of Auxerre.

What to see

Here you discover the living setting, the intimate world and the manuscripts of the poetess Marie Noël, in her house become a writer's house, a place of literary memory of Auxerre. The house of Marie Noël is a stop for lovers of literature, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The house of Marie Noël lies in the heart of Auxerre, reachable on foot. The visit follows its own hours and conditions, which vary with the season. It is best to check the arrangements before coming.

Who was Marie Noël?

One of the greatest French poetesses of the twentieth century, deeply attached to Auxerre, where she lived all her life and drew the inspiration of her work.

Where is the house of Marie Noël?

In the heart of Auxerre, in France.