Maison Gainsbourg, Memorial museum in 6th arrondissement, France.
Maison Gainsbourg occupies two sites on rue de Verneuil in the 6th arrondissement: the family house at no. 5 bis, a former stable converted into a dwelling, and at no. 14 a museum, bookshop and the Gainsbarre bar. The 130 m² house has two levels: a small kitchen beside the living room, which holds Gainsbourg's art collection, and upstairs his office and bedrooms. Its graffiti-covered facade reads "LE BLANC" and "Gainsbourg".
Gainsbourg lived in the house from 1969 until 1991, using it as both a private residence and creative workplace. The property was transformed into a public museum following his death and opened to visitors in 2023.
The house at 5 bis rue de Verneuil keeps the family home as it was at Gainsbourg's death in 1991; his daughter Charlotte opened it to visitors on 20 September 2023. The adjoining building at 14 rue de Verneuil holds a museum presenting his works chronologically, a bookshop and the Gainsbarre bar, named after the pianist he was at Flavio in Le Touquet.
The museum is accessible through guided tours in multiple languages, with advance reservations required through the official website for specific time slots. Plan ahead to secure your preferred visit time.
The entrance gate is covered with inscriptions and drawings left by visitors over time, creating a constantly changing tribute wall. This improvised display has become a tribute in itself to the artist.
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