Descartes’ House (Maison Descartes)

In 1634, French philosopher and mathematician René Descartes took up residence at 6 Westermarkt, a location just steps from the famous Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. This unassuming building served as his home for over two decades, during which he penned many of his most significant works. Today, Descartes’ House (Maison Descartes) remains a private residence, yet it continues to attract visitors who come to see the place where one of history’s great thinkers once lived and worked.