Paris: Footsteps of Great Masters of Literature

Paris is famous not only for the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-Elysées and other classic buildings, but also for many literary giants who gathered here over the centuries to build the profound connotation of Paris, and their former residences here are well worth visiting.

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Located in Paris's 16th arrondissement (district), the Maison de Balzac is one of the three major literary museums in the city, with a peaceful environment. It is decorated with white walls, gray tiles, green windows and doors with a small garden inside. Sitting in the garden, you can also overlook the Eiffel Tower in the distance. The residence currently displays Balzac's personal collections, manuscripts and illustrations of many of his works.

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The Maison de Victor Hugo is located on the Place des Vosges, with a brick-red facade in the style of the French Empire. The residence currently exhibits many of Hugo's furniture, paintings collected and other works. The most impressive aspect is his large collection of Chinese-style objects, including Chinese porcelain, lacquered wood furniture and paintings, from which we can get a glimpse of Hugo's Chinese affection.

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At the cost of 200,000 francs, Alexandre Dumas built a Renaissance-style "Chateau de Monte Cristo" and an English garden in the forest near Paris. The interior of the castle was magnificently decorated, and he often entertained his friends here, holding feasts and balls. Today, walking into the castle, people can still feel the prosperity of the past.