Huynh Thuy Le Ancient House
Huynh Thuy Le Ancient House
Huynh Thuy Le Ancient House
Huynh Thuy Le Ancient House
A historic villa in Sa Dec that served as the setting for Marguerite Duras's famous novel "The Lover".
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Historic House
Tours
The Huynh Thuy Le Ancient House is a unique architectural masterpiece built in 1895. The building gained worldwide fame thanks to the dramatic love story between the owner's son and French writer Marguerite Duras. Today, visitors can explore its authentic interior, which blends Chinese and French traditions, and connect with the history that inspired Duras to write her Goncourt Prize-winning novel, "The Lover".
- Duration
30–45 min
- Avg Budget
from $2
- Admission
20,000–40,000 ₫
- Hours
07:00–17:30
- Best Months
Year-round
- Languages
Vietnamese, English, French
What you need to know
The house is an architectural synthesis of cultures: from the outside, it resembles a French colonial villa, while the interior reflects a traditional Vietnamese home with massive brick walls. The interior is decorated with exquisite gilded wood carvings, mother-of-pearl inlays, and Chinese furniture. Among the unique exhibits are an 18th-century marble table, Louis XIV-style French furniture, and the lacquered altar of General Guan Yu. It has been a national architectural monument since 2009.
The house is open to visitors year-round. It is recommended to visit in the morning to avoid the heat and the midday break (11:30–13:30).
On-site
- Getting There
Bus from Ho Chi Minh City or Can Tho
- Accommodation
Homestay available
- Getting Around
On foot in central Sa Dec
- Cash
Required
- Connectivity
4G
- Note
Lunch break from 11:30 to 13:30