Maison d'Auguste Comte
Maison d'Auguste Comte, Biographical museum and writer's home in 6th arrondissement of Paris, France.
Maison d'Auguste Comte is a biographical museum housed in a restored second-floor apartment in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. The rooms contain period furniture, personal belongings of the philosopher, and an extensive collection of scientific and philosophical books.
Auguste Comte, the French philosopher who established positivism, lived in this apartment from 1841 until his death in 1857, writing his major philosophical works here. These years mark a turning point in Western philosophy as scientific thinking increasingly replaced traditional metaphysical approaches.
The study room reveals how Comte worked through his wooden desk and the blackboard he used for teaching mathematics, while the two libraries show his passion for scientific and philosophical texts. Visitors can see how a 19th-century thinker organized and shared his knowledge.
Access to the museum is by guided tour only, typically offered on Wednesday afternoons, allowing visitors to explore the rooms with a knowledgeable guide. The Odéon metro station nearby provides convenient access to the location.
The dining room remains in its original state from 1857, complete with mahogany chairs and period chandeliers that give visitors an immediate sense of daily life in that era. This room functions like a time capsule, bringing the philosopher's everyday world to life.
Location: 6th arrondissement of Paris
Website: http://augustecomte.org
GPS coordinates: 48.85103,2.33933
Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:02
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