Maison de Balzac

The Maison de Balzac in Paris's 16th arrondissement is a writer's museum dedicated to the life and work of Honoré de Balzac. It was in this preserved residence on Rue Raynouard that the author wrote his famous "Human Comedy" between 1840 and 1847. Inside the house and in the adjoining garden, you can see original manuscripts, first editions, and paintings from the writer's own collection, including a historic daguerreotype. A listed historic monument, the museum also houses an extensive library of around 23,000 items. Following a renovation, it reopened in 2019 and is easy to reach by Métro from the Passy or La Muette stations.