René Descartes house museum - Loire Valley, France
René Descartes house museum - Loire Valley, France
René Descartes house museum - Loire Valley, France
René Descartes house museum - Loire Valley, France
René Descartes house museum - Loire Valley, France
René Descartes house museum - Loire Valley, France
René Descartes house museum - Loire Valley, France
René Descartes house museum - Loire Valley, France

Museum of 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".

Station Verte
Rue Descartes, 37160 DESCARTES
02 47 91 42 00

Languages : French  English 

  • Access for people with handicap
  • Groups allowed
  • Coach park
  • Bicycle park
Prices
  • Full adult price : 5,50 €
  • Discount rate : 3,00 €
  • Group rate : 4,00 €
  • Other rates : 2,00 €
  • Other rates : 3,00 €
  • Free rate
Payment

Debit cards, Postal or bank cheques, Cash