Observatoire de Paris

The Maison d’Auguste Comte is the appartment where the French philosopher Auguste Comte (1798-1857) lived. Located in the Rue Monsieur-le-Prince, 10, it’s the last place he occupied, from 1841 to 1857, the last 16 years of his life. Afterwards his disciples took care of the apartment where his philosophy was born, observing the last will of their master. The apartment has become a museum open to visitors and is now the property of an international Association dedicated to Auguste Comte. After crossing the doorstep, the visitor can see the Comtes home as he knew it, with the original furnitures and his own personal objects. The thematic tour recently established gives the visitor informations about Comte’s philosophy while preserving the appartments authenticity.

For over 11 centuries, the Monnaie de Paris, France’s longest standing institution, has focused on striking coins as well as the production of metal artistic craftsmanship. Today, the French Mint strikes currency coins for more than 40 countries in the world and produces diverse metal art objects in its parisian factory. The emblematic building located at number 11 of the quai de Conti opens its doors to the public since 2017. First and last active factory in the heart of the capital city, the Monnaie de Paris reveals the secrets of metal, its artisans’ techniques and know-how and exclusive treasures. - Openings/Closings: Open every day from 11am to 6pm Nocturne on Wednesday until 9pm Closed every Monday, 1 January, 1 May and 25 December Early closing at 4pm on 24 and 31 December - last admission at 3.30pm - Free admission : Every 1st Sunday of the month -under 26 years old