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Planning approved for new Victor Hugo Centre in Guernsey
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- Planning permission has been granted by the States of Guernsey for the Victor Hugo Centre, which will transform the former States Office building in St Peter Port into an educational and cultural hub.
- The centre will celebrate Victor Hugo's legacy, focusing on his 15 years of exile in Guernsey from 1855 to 1870, during which he wrote famous novels such as Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame.
- The project will include a museum, interpretation centre, performance and event space, and a learning hub, aiming to create an interactive and immersive experience.
- Construction is expected to begin in spring 2027 after the tender process, with ongoing design work by local architects DLM and exhibition designers Casson Mann.
- Over £7.5 million has been raised from islanders and the States of Guernsey, but further funding is needed to ensure the project's long-term sustainability.
