Edith piaf - activities

Paris 2024 Olympics: the playlist broadcast during the opening ceremony

Electro, classical, rap and lots of French variety.... On Friday, July 26, 2024, the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was punctuated by an incredible playlist honoring Édith Piaf, France Gall and Michel Berger, Daniel Balavoine, Stardust, Cerrone or even Claude François and Camille Saint-Saëns. Discover the playlist broadcast during this memorable opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Édith Piaf: a walk in the footsteps of the legendary singer in Paris

With her inimitable voice, her legendary gouaille and her songs that went round the world, Édith Piaf undoubtedly left her mark on the history of French chanson. We invite you to follow in Édith Piaf's footsteps on a tour of Paris.

Paris 2024 Olympics: the BBC unveils its promotional clip that melts French hearts

For the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the BBC has hit our little hearts hard with a magnificent promotional clip, titled "Welcome to the City of Love", currently airing to promote the games. The video, which combines love and sport with Édith Piaf's "Hymne à l'amour" in the background, has captured the hearts of the French and caused a sensation on social networks!

L'Olympia: the history of a legendary Paris venue

Opened in 1893, the Olympia celebrates its 130th anniversary in 2023. We take a look back at the history of this legendary Parisian concert hall, which has seen the likes of Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel, Barbara and Johnny Hallyday, as well as Billie Holiday, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.

60th anniversary of Édith Piaf's death: free concert in tribute to the singer this Saturday in Paris

To mark the 60th anniversary of Édith Piaf's death, the Association "Les Amis d'Édith Piaf" is organizing a tribute day on Saturday, October 14, 2023 in the Belleville district of Paris, culminating in a free concert by Anne-Sophie Guerrier.

Édith Piaf, 60 years since her death: not-to-be-missed concerts and shows in Paris

1963-2023: it's already 60 years since Édith Piaf passed away, leaving behind her countless legendary songs, veritable treasures of the French chanson heritage. To mark the occasion, a number of concerts and musical events are taking place in Paris. Discover those not to be missed this autumn!

Piaf est dans la Place! a musical with Johnny Prieur at A la Folie Théâtre

"Piaf est dans la Place! is the name of the show currently on at La Folie Théâtre in Paris. Until December 17, 2023, come and discover this original show in which singer and comedian Johnny Prieur covers today's hits, but in the skin of the mythical Édith Piaf!

Chimène Badi sings Piaf at the Folies Bergère in Paris in October 2023

To mark the 60th anniversary of Édith Piaf's death, the Folies Bergère is hosting a musical event that is sure to please the many admirers of "la môme Piaf". Join us on Friday and Saturday, October 27 and 28, 2023 at the famous Parisian venue to discover "Chimène Badi chante Piaf".