Musée Édith Piaf
| Established | 1977 |
|---|---|
| Location | 5, rue Crespin du Gast, 75011 Paris |
| Coordinates | 48°51′58″N 2°22′54″E / 48.86617°N 2.38172°E |
| Type | Private memorabilia collection |
| Visitors | free, by appointment only |
| Director | Friends of Édith Piaf Association |
| Curator | Bernard Marchois |
| Public transit access | Ménilmontant |
| Website | http://www.paris.org/Musees/Piaf/info.html |
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.
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.
See also
References
- 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
- Paris.org entry
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