Balzac House

★ 4.3 (1,925)Free

This 16th-arrondissement house in Passy was where Honoré de Balzac lived and wrote several works. Permanent collections, free to visit, include manuscripts, portraits and personal objects tracing his life and literary output, displayed alongside a garden and library. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions and a café, offering a quiet stop away from central Paris crowds.

✨ Reasons to go

1The house was Honoré de Balzac's residence, where he wrote parts of La Comédie Humaine
2Permanent collection of manuscripts, portraits and personal objects is free to visit
3The garden offers a view of the Eiffel Tower

💡 Good to know

1Free entry to the museum and garden
2the Rose Bakery Café can run out of items on weekends so consider ordering early. Closed Mondays, last entry 5:30pm.

⏱️ Typical visit

1h30

🕰️ Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

47 Rue Raynouard, 75016 Paris, France · PassyGoogle Apple

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Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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Booking

Walk-in

What people say

"First it was free. Quite in the center, so easy to visit. There is a coffee shop there so people can spend hours in the garden. I think if you have read some of Balzac books in the Human Comedy serie, you will really enjoy the visit- And If not, then after the visit you will want to know more about the books ☺️"

— Linh Ta Phuong

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