The Musée Édith Piaf is a

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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. Pia ...

located in the 11th arrondissement at 5, rue Crespin du Gast,

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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.

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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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