Free visit of the Arthur Rimbaud Museum and the House of Elsewhere

Discover the world of Arthur Rimbaud at your own pace on this self-guided tour in the heart of Charleville-Mézières. Between literary heritage and places steeped in history, the Arthur Rimbaud Museum and the Maison des Ailleurs invite you to explore, at your own pace, the life and work of this emblematic poet of the Ardennes. Take time to observe, read and soak up the unique atmosphere that still surrounds this key figure of French poetry.

During your visit to the Arthur Rimbaud Museum, housed in a former mill on the banks of the Meuse, discover an exceptional collection dedicated to the poet. Original manuscripts, photographs taken by Rimbaud himself, artists’ books and works inspired by his texts make up a rich and accessible tour. You can admire major works such as the manuscripts of « Voyelles » or « À la musique », while discovering how great artists such as Picasso, Léger, Giacometti, Cocteau and Ernest Pignon-Ernest viewed Rimbaud. The self-guided tour allows you to linger over the works that most appeal to you, and experience a fully personalized discovery.

The tour continues at the Maison des Ailleurs, the former family home where Arthur Rimbaud lived from the age of 15 to 21. Located just a few steps from the museum, on the other side of the street, it naturally extends the tour experience. Here, you can freely explore the young poet’s daily environment during one of the most influential periods in his literary career. Each room invites you to imagine the inspirations and writings that shaped his world-famous work.

Accessible and immersive, this cultural experience gives you the freedom to discover Rimbaud’s legacy at your leisure. Stroll through the rooms, let yourself be carried away by the texts and immerse yourself in the unique universe of one of France’s greatest poets. Plan your visit and come and experience an unmissable cultural immersion in the heart of the Ardennes.