Maison de Balzac

This is a free museum in Paris, YES free. Of course I was aware of who Balzac was but was keen to learn more. It was easy to find and you enter via a modern gift/book shop, from here there are either steps or a lift to the garden level where the original buildings are. There is also a lovely cafe at the garden level. The old building houses the museum, exhibits are mainly labelled in French although some have English explanations as well. On a sunny day the gardens are worth a visit in themselves .

Small house where Balzac has lived with artifacts that were used or created by him. The personnel help visitors and is very kind. Outside a beautiful garden and a cafeteria. Worth the visit.

I did not know about this until a friend told me. This is the former residence of French novelist Honoré de Balzac. It was in the outskirts of Paris at the time. It was the guest house of a larger estate. It contains a lot of artifacts, drawings, sculptures and writing related to Balzac. The cottage is small but worth visiting. The main attraction for me is the outdoor garden. A lot of flowers and plants and a lot of places just to sit and take in the quiet. A small cafe on site is very nice too. Definitely worth a visit.

Cute little museum and a beautiful garden with the view of Eiffel Tower, where you can relax in the sun and have a coffee!

We found this after seeing a post that it was a good place to see the Eiffel Tower. It is perfect to escape the crowds and enjoy history on author Balzac. The cafe and garden are small but lovely. We had a short coffee break and enjoyed the views. The museum of the house is free but exhibits are cost. It's definitely off the beaten path. It's delicious on all accounts. Stop at some of the nearby parks, too, if walking back.

Descriptions of the works of Balzac, their cultural significance and character portraits. The olfactory display of perfumes designed based on how Balzac described the fragrance of his characters is not to be missed!

Cool to visit if you are a Balzac fan. If you are not a big Balzac fan, you will likely not appreciate it- especially since it is a long walk from the center of Paris. Small house with 2 floors (6 rooms total) and a garden and a cafe where you can get snacks/coffee/wine. No need to get tickets- the museum is free. I wish more of the content was translated into English.

Nice tour of Balzac's house (possibility of English audio interpretation via the downloaded app), there is also a cafe in the garden. Visit in autumn: a minimum of people, pleasant sitting in the garden.