Historic houses & mansions

Maison de Balzac

Maison de Balzac is a museum located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, dedicated to the life and works of the renowned French novelist Honoré de Balzac. This historic house, where Balzac lived from 1840 to 1847, showcases a collection of manuscripts, letters, and personal belongings that provide insight into his literary genius. A unique feature of the museum is its extensive library, which contains a vast number of works related to Balzac's life and the literary movement of realism, as well as a charming garden that reflects the atmosphere of Balzac's time.