Musée Édith Piaf

48°51′58″N 2°22′54″E / 48.86617°N 2.38172°E / 48.86617; 2.38172TypePrivate memorabilia collectionVisitorsfree, by appointment onlyDirectorFriends of Édith Piaf AssociationCuratorBernard MarchoisPublic transit accessMénilmontant

The Musée Édith Piaf is a private museum dedicated to singer Édith Piaf located in the 11th arrondissement at 5, rue Crespin du Gast, Paris, France. It is open by appointment; admission is free.[1]

The museum was created by Bernard Marchois, author of two Piaf biographies, and occupies two rooms within a private apartment. It contains memorabilia including her china collection, gold and platinum records, dress and shoes, photographs, fan letters, sheet music, posters, and recordings.

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References

  1. ^ "Le Musée d'Edith Piaf: a little-known Paris museum". The Guardian. June 1, 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
  • Paris Convention & Visitors Bureau entry
  • Kristan Lawson and Anneli S. Rufus, Weird Europe: A Guide to Bizarre, Macabre, and Just Plain Weird Sights, Macmillan, 1999, page 67. ISBN 0-312-19873-6.
  • Travel Signposts description
  • Frommers article
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Édith Piaf
Songs
AlbumsDepictions
  • Piaf (1974 film)
  • Piaf (1978 play)
  • Édith et Marcel (1983 film)
  • La Vie en rose (2007 film)
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