Birthplace Louis Pasteur

The Birthplace of Louis Pasteur is a three-story house in Dole's old quarter where his father operated a tannery workshop. Eight exhibition rooms display the original workshop space along with models, documents, and personal objects spanning different periods of his life.

Louis Pasteur was born here in 1822, in a household where his father worked with leather near the tannery canal. The building was later transformed into a museum to preserve the memory of his life and scientific contributions.

The house contains personal belongings and written materials that show how Pasteur's family lived and what shaped him during childhood. Walking through the rooms, you get a sense of daily life in a 19th-century merchant family and the values they held.

A daytime visit works best to see the historical details clearly in natural light throughout the rooms. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended as you move between different levels and exhibition spaces.

Pasteur returned to his birthplace in 1883 to unveil a memorial plaque honoring his parents and acknowledging his origins. This personal return by the renowned scientist marked a touching moment of gratitude toward his family roots.