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Description
The museum, along with other things, holds personal memories of the writer and his family, numerous original editions, manuscripts and illustrations. You can also see paintings, engravings and documents about his loved ones.
The museum also organises exhibitions and events about the author.
Reference library, concerts, readings (for adults).
Collections
- Arts décoratifs
- Littérature
- Manuscrits
- Mobilier
- Peinture
- Photographie
Epoque des collections
- Rococo (XVIIIe)
- Néoclassicisme (XVIIIe - XIXe)
- Romantisme (XVIIIe - XIXe)
Services
Services and facilities of the establishment
- Educational activities
- Bookshop
- Restaurant
Documentation in a foreign language
- English
- Japanese
Educational activities
1hr30 story workshop for over 6s inspired by the life and work of Balzac, 1hr30 themed activities for 6-11s, 1hr30 family and school group tours with commentary, 1hr30 themed walks in Paris, 1hr30 workshops-lectures for children and school groups in the 3rd arrondissement. Booking required: call +33 (0) 1 55 74 41 80 or email dac-reservationbalzac@paris.frRestaurant
Rose Bakery tea room open during the hours of the house of Balzac.Prices and times
Entrance fees and modalities
Independent tour
Group tour
Bookings by phone on +33 (0) 1 55 74 41 80 from Monday to Friday 10am-1pm, or by email at eppm-balzac.reservation@paris.fr.Free
Free for young people and children
Under 18 years.Closing times
MondayOpening times
Contact
Voir la carte
Maison de Balzac
47 rue Raynouard
75016
Paris
Tel.. +33 (0) 1 55 74 41 80
http://www.maisondebalzac.paris.fr/en
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Subway - Passy
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RER - Boulainvilliers
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Bus - 22, 32, 52, 70, 72
Disability
Offer adapted to disabled visitors
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Hearing
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Visual
Accessibility information
- visitors can book/get in touch by text or email
- audioguides equipped with induction loop
- independent visits possible
Visual impairment:
- outdoor lighting in common areas can be managed
- tactile visits
- on the website: consult the whole text of 'La Comédie Humaine', text size can be enlarged in certain browsers
- with specific equipment, the text can be accessed using text-to-speech or braille transcription.
- 'image prompter' tool offered by the association Regard'en France Cie by the Centre Recherche Théâtre Handicap (bookings - www.crth.org)
- tactile visits require group reservations
More details on accessibility
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Museum in the same district: Trocadéro - Passy
Museum in the same arrondissement: 16th arrondissement
Museum in Paris and in the Paris Region: Museum