Family tip: a weekend of guided tours and workshops for children at Maison Balzac

Located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, the Maison de Balzac is one of those former artist's homes that hasn't lost an ounce of its old-world charm. With its beautiful garden offering a breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower, it's one of the secret gardens where we love to stroll in fine weather: as a family, the site regularly offers guided tours and mediation for young visitors, in addition to the self-guided tours available.

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On the weekend of October 4 and 5, 2025, the Maison de Balzac is organizing a new edition of its Family Weekend, two days of activities and tours specially designed for young visitors, to help them discover this unique place in Paris. On the program? Playful guided tours of the permanent collections, writing workshops and storytelling readings.

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. [Read more]

On the program for the 2025 family weekend at the Maison de Balzac:

Guided tour of the permanent collections

• When? October 4, 3 pm to 4:30 pm
• Free on a first-come, first-served basis, on-the-spot registration (30 min before showtime)

Writing race, portraits and scented self-portraits

• When? October 4, 3pm to 5pm
• Free of charge on a space-available basis, registration on site the same day (30 min before the workshop)

Storytelling tours

• When? October 5, 3pm to 4:30pm
• Free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis, with on-site registration on the day (30 min before each session).

The good news is that admission is free for everyone during this family weekend!