MAISON MUSEE RENE DESCARTES

DESCARTES - 37

from 5€ /pers.

Monument

The village of Haye-Descartes is home to some remarkable medieval houses and was renamed Descartes in 1967, after the famous philosopher who was born there in 1596. His birthplace has been turned into a pleasant museum with rich illustrations of the life and works of the father of modern philosophy. The museum also provides a historical and cultural overview of the 17th century.

Museum

In the native house of René Descartes, exhibition 'Philosophy', the man and his work. Hour-long visits.

Opening times

From 01/09/2019 to 31/10/2019
Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00
Monday from 14:00 to 18:00
Wednesday from 14:00 to 18:00
Thursday from 14:00 to 18:00
Friday from 14:00 to 18:00
Saturday from 14:00 to 18:00
Days closedTuesday

From 01/04/2020 to 31/10/2020

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Languages spoken

English

Document languages

Dutch
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish

Themes of the site

House and building

Site categories

Listed or registered
Station Verte

Museum categories

Municipal library
Musées de France

Prices

Annual subscription pass at € 20
Audioguide extra charge at € 3
Full adult price at € 5
Group rate at € 4
Guided tour extra charge at € 3

Payment methods

Cash
Postal or bank cheques

Individual visits

Continuous unaccompanied
Guided visits on request
Average duration: 45min

Languages of the visit

Visit: French, English
Audio guide: French, English
Signs: French, English

Facilities

Parking
Picnic area
Terminal electric charge

Services

Shop

Activities

Activities
Adult workshop
Conferences
Junior workshop
Temporary exhibitions

Information

Groups welcome (from 10 to 35 people)
Pets not allowed