George Sand, born Aurore Dupin, discovers the Nohant house at the age of 8This Berry-style house, located in the heart of the countryside, then belonged to his grandmother. Marie-Aurore Dupin de Francueil, natural daughter of Maurice de SaxeImprisoned during the Reign of Terror, This strong-willed woman acquired the estate on August 23, 1793. before settling there permanently in 1794. At the beginning of the 19th century, she renovated the interiors, had a superb stone staircase built and surrounded the house with a vast park.
Upon her father's death, Marie-Aurore became the guardian of the future George Sand. A young girl inherited the estate at the end of 1821.Throughout her life, she frequently stayed in Nohant, a refuge where she felt particularly at ease. The author found inspiration there, worked extensively, and spent wonderful moments with her children, Solange and Maurice, and all the friends she entertained there. Among them were... Franz Liszt, Honoré de Balzac, Eugène Delacroix, Alexandre Dumas fils, Gustave Flaubert or Frédéric ChopinHe lived in Nohant and had a famous love affair with George Sand. The house was a place of rest and celebration for guests: they performed plays, read poems, composed melodies, painted, and debated.
George Sand finally settled there officially in 1853. She died there on June 8, 1876. Filled with her memory, the The house is presented as she loved and lived in it. : a true immersion into the life and intimacy of this woman with a powerful character and tenacious commitment.
Now listed as a historical monument, George Sand's house in Nohant is state property ; it is managed by the Centre des Monuments Nationaux which offers visitors the opportunity to delve into the heart of George Sand's story in a place that sheltered all her torments, all her passions but, above all, all her determination to open up literature and careers to 19th century women.
- Continue your exploration of the Loire Valley with the circuit On the road to the castles and other gems of Berry dans lequel s’inscrit la maison de George Sand.
