Museum of Descartes

Museum of Descartes-1

René Descartes house museum – Loire Valley, France Office de tourisme Loches Touraine Châteaux de la Loire

Museum of Descartes-2

René Descartes house museum – Loire Valley, France ADT Touraine / Jérôme Huet

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René Descartes house museum – Loire Valley, France ADT Touraine / Jérôme Huet

Museum of Descartes-4

René Descartes house museum – Loire Valley, France Musée Descartes

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René Descartes house museum – Loire Valley, France Musée Descartes

Museum of Descartes-6

René Descartes house museum – Loire Valley, France ADT Touraine / Jérôme Huet

Museum of Descartes-7

René Descartes house museum – Loire Valley, France Mairie de Descartes

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René Descartes house museum – Loire Valley, France Musée Descartes

With its remarkable medieval houses, the village of La Haye-Descartes was renamed Descartes in 1967 in honour of the philosopher who was born there in 1596.
The house where René Descartes was born has been transformed into a pleasant museum whose rich scenography evokes the life and work of the father of modern philosophy. It also provides a historical and cultural panorama of the 17th century.
"Musée de France", "Maison des Illustres" and "Maison d'écrivain".

Description

Languages spoken

  • French
  • English

Comfort / services

  • Picnic area
  • Parking

Opening

Ouverture du 06 May 2024 au 30 June 2024

Ouverture du 01 July 2024 au 01 September 2024

Ouverture du 02 September 2024 au 31 October 2024

Informations non communiquées

Rates

  • Full adult price : 5,50 € - Pour exposition permanente + temporaire
  • Discount rate : 3,00 € - Étudiant, PMR + 1 accompagnateur, Minima sociaux
  • Group rate : 4,00 € - 10 personnes minimum
  • Other rates : 2,00 € - Exposition temporaire
  • Other rates : 3,00 € - Animations / ateliers
  • Free rate : - 18 ans

Payment options

  • Credit Card
  • Postal or bank cheques
  • Cash