Maison d'Auguste Comte
Apartment museum of the philosopher Auguste Comte, founder of positivism, in the Latin Quarter of Paris.
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About the museum
Auguste Comte (1798–1857), French philosopher and founder of positivism, lived in this third-floor apartment from 1841 until his death in 1857. He continued his work here, which argues that human progress rests on science rather than religion. After his death, his disciples looked after the apartment.
From the 1950s onwards, an international association devoted to Auguste Comte gradually turned the apartment into a museum. The rooms were reconstructed from an inventory of the philosopher's possessions and decorated in the Empire style.
The visit passes through the kitchen, dining room, salon, study, bedroom and portrait room. Highlights include Comte's desk, his bookcases and the blackboard he used for teaching.
Highlights
- Apartment of Auguste Comte, reconstructed from an inventory of his belongings
- The philosopher's desk, bookcases and blackboard
- Portrait room and Empire-style decor
- Lectures, readings and exhibitions on Auguste Comte
Permanent exhibition
- Appartement-musée d'Auguste Comte – A tour of the rooms of the philosopher's last home, with his furniture, his library and objects that belonged to him.
- Operated by
- Association internationale Auguste Comte
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Reduced | €2Students. |
| Students & apprentices | €2Reduced rate for students. |
| Groups | €2 per personPrice per person for groups. |
Free entry for recipients of social minimum benefits (minima sociaux) and job seekers.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The apartment is on the third floor of a building; no accessibility information is published.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Odéon
Metro: Odéon station (lines 4 and 10); Mabillon station (line 10) is also nearby.
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided visits are offered to groups on request, by phone or email. Lectures, readings and events take place by reservation. |
