Juliette Drouet
(1806-1883)

woman and actor

Died aged 77

Juliette Drouet, born Julienne Josephine Gauvain (10 April 1806 – 11 May 1883), was a French actress. She abandoned her career on the stage after becoming the mistress of Victor Hugo, to whom she acted as a secretary and travelling companion. Juliette accompanied Hugo in his exile to the Channel Islands, and wrote thousands of letters to him throughout her life.

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mistress of Victor Hugo

Commemorated on 1 plaque

"Hauteville Fairy" Première maison de Victor Hugo à Guernesey de 1855 à 1856 et demeure de Juliette Drouet à partir de 1864.

English translation: "Hauteville Fairy" First house of Victor Hugo in Guernsey from 1855 to 1856 and home of Juliette Drouet from 1864.

20 rue Hauteville, St. Peter Port, Guernsey where they lived -1864)