Travel tips for classic lovers – Nohant and Frederic Chopin

Frederic Chopin in Nohant

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Frederic Chopin in Nohant

In June 1839 Chopin left Paris and began his first summer in Nohant. From now on he was to spend the next 7 summers on the estate of the Sand family.

Here in the countryside he found the peace to compose and created about 40 works. Variety was brought by visitors such as Liszt, Viardot, Balzac, Flaubert and Delacroix, who even had his studio in the attic. Chopin had productive summers, but steadily deteriorating health led to an almost complete cessation of compositional activity by the age of 36.

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Destination Maison George Sand in Nohant

Fortunately, the mansion still stands and is furnished as a museum in the style of Chopin’s years, with some memorabilia. The literary activity of George Sand occupies a large space. A granddaughter of George Sand had bequeathed the estate to the state in 1953. The estate is in good condition and the park is inviting for a walk.

Maison George Sand:

Salon :

http://www.maison-george-sand.fr/