The Maison Auguste Comte, tucked in the heart of the 6th arrondissement of Paris, is one of those places you pass by without ever noticing. This Saturday, June 6, 2026, the intimate apartment-museum will open its doors for a rare cultural rendezvous, a must for philosophy enthusiasts.
The Maison d'Auguste Comte is a museum-apartment where the French philosopher Auguste Comte (1798-1857) lived, located at 10 Rue Monsieur le Prince in the 6th arrondissement. It was the last home he inhabited, from 1841 until his death in 1857. A place of memory just a stone's throw from the Jardin du Luxembourg and the Odéon neighborhood, in one of the capital's most historic districts.
Once you cross the threshold, you enter the philosopher’s home as he knew it, with its original furniture and the objects that belonged to him. The thematic route, arranged through a museographic setup that preserves the place’s authenticity, guides visitors through Auguste Comte’s philosophy. It feels a bit like stepping into a 19th‑century resident’s house, with period wallpaper, a cozy sitting room, a library, and even a kitchen whose oven was only rediscovered during renovations in 2014.
In a buzzing, feverishly intellectual climate, Auguste Comte and Claude-Henri de Saint-Simon imagined what tomorrow’s society might look like. The pair began a collaboration that would last nearly seven years, until Comte broke with his mentor in 1824. It’s in this very apartment that he laid the foundations of positivism, a philosophical current that places science and observation at the heart of knowledge. A heritage that still resonates today, and one that the visit lets you grasp in a way you won’t find in a philosophy textbook.
Labelled "Maison des illustres" since 2011, the museum is one of the first writers' houses to earn this distinction created by the Ministry of Culture. A mark of credibility for a venue that, all the same, remains surprisingly quiet for most of the year.
Participation: 4 euros
For the second session of 2026, we will pose the following question:
“Nothing surprising?”
The “Philosophy Hour” invites a broad audience—from the curious to the enthusiast, from high school students to researchers—to analyze a question and its implications. The illustrated presentation, grounded in accessible references, invites everyone to feed their knowledge and reflection. At the end of the hour, the audience contemplates the relevance of the issues raised and the kinds of answers contemporary thought offers.
Registration is mandatory and seats are limited, for everyone’s comfort and safety, at the email address:
auguste.comte.paris@gmail.com
By phone: 01 43 26 08 56
We’re recommending this stop to anyone hoping to veer off the beaten path and discover a Paris that’s less obvious, away from the lines at the big museums. It’s the kind of place that pleasantly surprises you, whether you’re a philosophy aficionado or simply curious about history. Not as famous as the Rodin Museum or the Orsay, it’s nevertheless rich, and this visit is a perfect opportunity to (re)discover it.
Dates and Opening Time
On June 6, 2026
Location
Auguste Comte House
10 Rue Monsieur le Prince
75006 Paris 6
Access
Odéon, line 4 or 10
Prices
€4
Recommended age
For all
Official website
www.paris.fr
