La maison de Colette - Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye

The childhood home of Colette, located in Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye, is a landmark of the French writer’s life and work. It was in this bourgeois house, built in the 19th century, that Colette spent her formative years, deeply influenced by her mother, Sido. This home, rich in memories, inspired the author’s imagination and features prominently in several of her works, including Sido and My Mother’s House. Today, the house serves as a museum dedicated to her legacy, offering visitors a glimpse into the intimate and literary world of this iconic figure of French literature.