Maison de Balzac

Located in the heart of the old village of Passy, the Maison de Balzac is the only one of the novelist’s Parisian homes still standing today. It was in this house on the hillsides of Passy that Balzac wrote *La Comédie humaine*. The museum displays, among other things, personal mementos of the writer and his family, as well as numerous first editions, manuscripts, and illustrations. Paintings, engravings, and documents related to his family and contemporaries are also on display. The museum organizes exhibitions and events on themes related to the writer. It features a research center, a library, concerts, and readings (for adults).

Opening times and prices

- 18 years old

The permanent collections of the City of Paris museums are open to the public free of charge. Temporary exhibitions are free for visitors under 18.

There is an admission fee for temporary exhibitions.

The Paris Musées card provides unlimited, skip-the-line access to all temporary exhibitions at the City of Paris museums for one year.

For more information, visit www.parismusees.paris.fr

Group reservations can be made online at: www.billetteriegroupe-parismusees.paris.fr

For information about activities or to book a speaker, please contact:
+33 (0)1 55 74 41 80
[email protected]

Tuesday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Closed on January 1, May 1, and December 25.

Closings

Services

• Gardens
• Restaurant
• Shop/bookshop
• Educational activities

English, Spanish, Italian

For children ages 6 and up: 1.5-hour storytelling workshops inspired by Balzac’s life and work; 1.5-hour themed guided tours for children ages 6–11; 1.5-hour guided tours with commentary for families and school groups; 1.5-hour themed walking tours in Paris, and 1.5-hour reading workshops for children and school groups starting in 9th grade. Reservations required at +33 (0) 1 55 74 41 80 or www.billetterie-parismusees.paris.fr

The Rose Bakery tea room is open during the same hours as the Balzac House.

German, English, Spanish

Disability

Accessibility Tours

Information provided by the venue and not verified by Paris je t'aime. We encourage you to contact the venue to confirm its accessibility.

Free for the accompanying person

Free for people with disabilities on presentation of valid ID

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