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 to
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
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
From to
Sunday from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00
Monday from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00
Wednesday from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00
Thursday from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00
Friday from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00
Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00
Sunday from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00
Monday from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00
Wednesday from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00
Thursday from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00
Friday from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00
Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00
From to
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
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
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
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: 1h
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
MAISON MUSEE RENE DESCARTES
René Descartes House Museum
Itinerary
29 rue Descartes
37160, DESCARTES
France
