Musée Edith Piaf

Infobox Museum
name = Musée Édith Piaf


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established = 1977
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location = 5, rue Crespin du Gast, 75011 Paris
type = Private memorabilia collection
visitors = free, by appointment only
director = Friends of Edith Piaf Association
curator = Bernard Marchois
publictransit = Métro: Ménilmontant
website = http://www.paris.org/Musees/Piaf/info.htmlThe Musée Edith Piaf is a private museum dedicated to singer Edith 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

* List of museums in Paris

References

* Kristan Lawson and Anneli S. Rufus, "Weird Europe: A Guide to Bizarre, Macabre, and Just Plain Weird Sights", Macmillan, 1999, page 67. ISBN 0312198736.
* [http://www.travelsignposts.com/Paris/paris_museum-piaf.php Travel Signposts description]
* [http://www.frommers.com/destinations/paris/A25330.html Frommers article]
* [http://www.paris.org/Musees/Piaf/info.html Paris.org entry]