House of Balzac

Tip: take part in family poetry readings at Maison Balzac in Paris

On November 16, 2024, Maison Balzac opens its doors to families and children, for an afternoon specially designed for young visitors.

Lost (marital) illusions: the exhibition on marriage at the Maison de Balzac

From November 20, 2024 to March 30, 2025, the Maison de Balzac's new exhibition explores the theme of marriage and its disillusionment in the 19th century, through the work of the writer and Balzac's contemporaries.

The Maison de Balzac, home of the famous writer, and its secret garden overlooking the Eiffel Tower

The Maison de Balzac, one of the famous writer's homes, is one of the capital's literary gems, located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. This house-museum also boasts an incredible garden overlooking the Eiffel Tower, as well as a café.

Rose Bakery at the Maison de Balzac, the café-tea room and terrace in a bucolic garden

A confidential coffee shop tucked away in the hidden, leafy garden of the Maison de Balzac, here's something to tempt us. With its all-organic, homemade menu, luminous setting overlooking a relaxing garden and Eiffel Tower view, it's hard not to be seduced.

Heritage Days 2024 in Paris: the program at the Maison de Balzac

The bucolic Maison de Balzac opens its doors to you for the Heritage Days on the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024 in Paris. An opportunity to discover this hidden address that plunges us into the world of the famous French writer.

Sport before the Games: a free exhibition at the Maison de Balzac

The Maison de Balzac is also into sports... But not necessarily Olympic sport. The museum is hosting a free exhibition on Sport before the Games, on view from May 22 to September 15, 2024.

Nuit des musées 2024 at the Maison de Balzac in Paris: the program for this special evening event

The Maison de Balzac is opening its doors to us free of charge this Saturday, May 18, 2024, on the occasion of Nuit des Musées. Art and literature will mingle during the evening, to the delight of visitors. We'll be revealing the program here!

Balzac, Daumier and Parisians: our photos of the exhibition at the Maison de Balzac

The Maison de Balzac invites you to discover its latest exhibition, "Balzac, Daumier and the Parisians", from November 22, 2023 to March 31, 2024. From La Comédie humaine to Daumier's striking caricatures, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of 19th-century Parisian life!