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Frommer's Guide
INTRODUCTION
GETTING TO KNOW
DINING
ATTRACTIONS
Suggested Itineraries
Museums
Neighborhoods Worth a Visit
Cemeteries
Churches
Especially for Kids
Literary Landmarks
Parks & Gardens
A Day at the Races
NIGHTLIFE
SHOPPING
WALKING TOURS
TRAVELER'S GUIDE TO ART & ARCHITECTURE
FEATURES AND EVENTS
ATTRACTION Frommer
Musée Edith Piaf

This privately run museum is filled with Piaf memorabilia, like photos, costumes, and personal possessions. The daughter of an acrobat, Giovanna Gassion grew up in this neighborhood and assumed the name of Piaf ("little sparrow"); her songs, like "La Vie en Rose" and "Non, je ne regrette rien," eventually were heard around the world. You must phone in advance for the security code you need to buzz your way in. Nearby is the Villa Calte, a beautiful example of the fine architecture many locals are trying to save (ask for directions at the Piaf museum). Fronted by an intricate wrought-iron fence, the house has a pleasant garden where parts of Truffaut's Jules et Jim were filmed.

5 rue Crespin-du-Gast, 11e.Phone: 01-43-55-52-72.Open: Mon-Thurs 1-6pm by appointment only.Free admission but donations appreciated.Métro: Ménilmontant.


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