Honoré de balzac

Small Misery of Married Life: Balzac Delves Into the Couple at Versailles’ Open University

Petites misères de la vie conjugale, an adaptation of Honoré de Balzac by Pierre-Olivier Mornas, is presented at Versailles’s Open University on June 11, 2026 as part of the Molière Month. This play follows Caroline and Adolphe, a couple observed through routines, tensions, and the little frictions of married life.

Lost Illusions, Giannoli's historical drama now streaming on Netflix

Lost Illusions by Xavier Giannoli, starring Benjamin Voisin and based on Balzac, will be available on Netflix starting March 18, 2026. A critically acclaimed historical drama that has won César Awards.

The Small Torments of Married Life: Balzac at the Pocket Theatre

"Small Miseries of Married Life," adapted from Balzac by Pierre-Olivier Mornas, returns to Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse starting December 13, 2025.

Monument Jeu d'enfant 2025: a sensory discovery trail at Maison des Jardies

Once again this year, the Maison des Jardies in Sèvres is taking part in the Monument Jeu d'Enfant event on the weekend of October 18 and 19, 2025. On the program: a sensory journey to discover the monument and its history in a whole new way!

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!