During his long exile in Guernsey, France's most famous writer obsessively arranged every corner of his home. Ornate yet strikingly modern, his decorative vision is now the focus of an exhibition at his former Paris residence.
Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
Time: 6:06 am (Paris)
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