House of Balzac

Nuit des musées 2024 at the Maison de Balzac in Paris: the program for this free nocturne

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.

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.

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.

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!

European Heritage Days 2022 in Paris: Balzac’s house

Balzac’s bucolic house will open for European Heritage Days on September 17 and 18, 2022. The occasion to discover this hidden place recently renovated.