The Musée Édith Piaf is a
private museum
A private museum is a collection, usually on a very limited topic and operated by individual enthusiasts, collectors, clubs or companies.
Overview
Unlike a public or governmental museum, a scientific monitoring and systematic documentation is ...
dedicated to singer
Édith Piaf
Édith Piaf (, , ; born Édith Giovanna Gassion, ; December 19, 1915– October 10, 1963) was a French singer, lyricist and actress. Noted as France's national chanteuse, she was one of the country's most widely known international stars.
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located in the
11th arrondissement at 5, rue Crespin du Gast,
Paris
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,
France
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. 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
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List of museums in Paris
There are around 130 museums in Paris, France, within city limits. This list also includes suburban museums within the "Grand Paris" area, such as the Air and Space Museum.
The sixteen museums of the City of Paris are annotated with "VP", as well ...
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List of music museums
This worldwide list of music museums encompasses past and present museums that focus on musicians, musical instruments or other musical subjects.
Argentina
* – Mina Clavero
* Academia Nacional del Tango de la República Argentina – Bueno ...
References
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. .
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Museums in Paris
Buildings and structures in the 11th arrondissement of Paris
Music museums in France
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