The home of Victor Hugo in Paris offers a splendid view of the Place des Vosges. The image taken from the 1st floor of the building and his living room allows to see a bit like what Hugo saw every day for some time. A small park, probably a lively street with arcades full of shops and people. Lots of inspiration and observation which may come from actual life. The actual time of writing, however, needs also retreat from the busy daily surroundings to focus one’s mind. All this hasn’t changed since Hugo lived in Paris at this address. Writer in residence programs of today allow authors to focus on their work beyond daily tasks. Cultural advances heavily rely on such programs nowadays to be able to have at least temporarily “A room with a view”.
