Maison d'Auguste Comte, Paris

Name: Maison d'Auguste Comte
Address: 10 Rue Monsieur le Prince, Paris, 75006, France
Telephone: +33 1 43 26 08 56

#788 among attractions in Paris

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The Maison d'Auguste Comte, also known as the Musée Auguste Comte, is a private writer's house museum and archive dedicated to positivist philosopher Auguste Comte. It is maintained by the Association internationale Auguste Comte, located in the 6th arrondissement at 10, rue Monsieur-le-Prince, Paris, France, and open Wednesday afternoons, with a guided tour at 3:30 p.m.; an admission fee is required. The closest Paris Métro station is Odéon. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°51'4"N, 2°20'22"E

Address

10 Rue Monsieur le PrinceLuxembourg (Odéon)Paris 75006 France

Contact

+33 1 43 26 08 56

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Maison d'Auguste Comte – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Maison d'Auguste Comte open?

Maison d'Auguste Comte is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 6 pm - 9 pm
Wednesday 2 pm - 5 pm
Thursday closed
Friday closed
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Maison d'Auguste Comte?

Nearby attractions include Rue de l'Odéon, Paris (1 min walk), Musée Dupuytren, Paris (2 min walk), Museum of the History of Medicine, Paris (3 min walk), Place de l'Odéon, Paris (3 min walk).

How to get to Maison d'Auguste Comte by public transport?

The nearest stations to Maison d'Auguste Comte:

Bus

Saint-Germain - Odéon • Lines: 58, 63, 70, 86, 87, 96, N12, N13 (3 min walk)
Théâtre de l'Odéon • Lines: 58 (3 min walk)

Metro

Odéon • Lines: 10, 4 (3 min walk)
Cluny-La Sorbonne • Lines: 10 (6 min walk)

Train

Saint-Michel Notre-Dame (9 min walk)
Luxembourg (10 min walk)

Ferry

Notre-Dame • Lines: Batobus (13 min walk)
Hôtel-de-Ville • Lines: Batobus (18 min walk)