Maison des illustres guide

The Musée Mallarmé in Vulaines-sur-Seine (77), an enriched tour to discover as soon as possible

In Vulaines-sur-Seine, the Musée Stéphane Mallarmé celebrates its temporary reopening with an exceptional temporary exhibition, on view until July 14, 2025. Nestling on the banks of the Seine, this literary house-museum offers an immersion into the world of the Symbolist poet, between history, nature and art, before closing its doors for an indefinite period. A poetic interlude to be discovered without delay in the Fontainebleau region of Seine-et-Marne.

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.

The Maison Jean Cocteau in Milly la Forêt, a bucolic interlude between art and history in Essonne

We're off to Essonne, and more precisely to Milly-la-Forêt, to discover the former Maison du Bailli, a place steeped in history that was once the home of Jean Cocteau. Now a museum, the Maison des Illustres is waiting to welcome you.

The Musée Clemenceau: a little-known historic site in Paris

Did you know? There's a little-known museum in Paris that plunges us into the private life of Georges Clemenceau. Nicknamed the Tiger, this former French minister left his mark on the history of the Third Republic. The Musée Clemenceau takes us into his apartment and garden, a timeless place!

The Musée Jean-Jacques Henner: a workshop preserving the legacy of the Alsatian painter

Little-known to Parisians, the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner houses a veritable treasure trove of art, bequeathed by the Alsatian painter's family, in a mansion that has always been a beacon for the arts.

The Curie Museum: In the footsteps of Marie Curie and her family

At the heart of the Curie campus, in the 5th arrondissement of Paris near the Panthéon, lies the Musée Curie. Open from Wednesday to Saturday, this free place of memory and knowledge offers an insight into the history of radioactivity and its medical applications.

Musée Delacroix: a must-see museum for Eugène Delacroix lovers in Paris

Discover the Musée Delacroix, a jewel in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, dedicated to the famous painter Eugène Delacroix. Explore the fascinating history of the museum, from its rescue to its transformation into a cultural space, and immerse yourself in contemporary exhibitions. A must for art and history lovers!

Victor Hugo's house in Paris, an artistic plunge into the world of the famous author

The Maison de Victor Hugo is tucked away on the Place des Vosges in the heart of Paris. This museum dedicated to France's most famous author lets us discover the apartment where the artist and his family lived.