Maison de Balzac

Located in the heart of the ancient village of Passy, the Maison de Balzac is the only one of the novelist's Parisian residences still standing today. It was in this pavilion on the slopes of Passy that Balzac wrote "La Comédie humaine". The museum displays, among other things, personal memorabilia of the writer and his family, as well as numerous first editions, manuscripts and illustrations. Paintings, engravings and documents relating to his close friends and contemporaries are also on display. The museum organizes exhibitions and events on themes related to the writer. Documentation center, library, concerts, readings (adults).

Opening times and prices

- 18 years old

Permanent collections free for all. For details of temporary exhibitions, visit www.parismusees.paris.fr.

Free permanent collections. Paying temporary exhibitions. The Paris Musées card gives unlimited access to all temporary exhibitions at Paris museums, without queuing, for one year. Rates: €40 (individual card); €60 (duo card); €20 (under 26s). Information at www.parismusees.paris.fr

Reservations on +33 (0) 1 55 74 41 80, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., [email protected]

Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-6pm. Closed on certain public holidays. Visit https://www.maisondebalzac.paris.fr/

Closings

• Free for young people and children
• Free

Services

• Gardens
• Restaurant
• Shop/bookshop
• Educational activities

English, Spanish, Italian

1hr30 story workshop for over 6s inspired by the life and work of Balzac, 1hr30 themed activities for 6-11s, 1hr30 family and school group tours with commentary, 1hr30 themed walks in Paris, 1hr30 workshops-lectures for children and school groups in the 3rd arrondissement. Booking required: call +33 (0) 1 55 74 41 80 or email [email protected]

Rose Bakery tearoom open during Maison de Balzac opening hours.

English

Disability

Free for all (except during temporary exhibitions)
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Hearing impaired:
- Booking/ contact by SMS and/or email
- Audioguides equipped with induction loops
- Self-guided tours possible
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Visually impaired :
- External light management system in common areas
- Tactile visit
- On the website: consultation of the entire 'Comédie Humaine' and, with a browser, the possibility of enlarging the font size.
- With specific equipment, access to the text through a summarized reading or Braille transcription.
- Souffleurs d'Images" (Image whisperers) proposed by the association Regard'en France Cie, Centre Recherche Théâtre Handicap (rbookings: www.crth.org)
- Tactile visits are available for groups on request.

Free for the accompanying person

Free for people with disabilities on presentation of valid ID

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