Serge gainsbourg - 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.

Maison Gainsbourg and its museum in Paris: a plunge into the world of the famous artist

30 minutes of immersion in Serge Gainsbourg's incredible home, where everything has remained unchanged since his death on March 2, 1991. This is the moving and incredible experience that the Maison Gainsbourg has been offering since September 20, 2023. For the occasion, we pushed open the doors of the Maison Gainsbourg. We tell you all about this visit, a real plunge into the singer's intimacy, guided by Charlotte Gainsbourg's voice.

French chanson icon Françoise Hardy dies aged 80

Musical icon of the Yéyé movement, responsible for such hits as "Tous les garçons et les filles", "Message Personnel" and "Comment te dire adieu", but also a timeless fashion icon, Françoise Hardy has just passed away. She was 80 years old.

Nuit des Musées 2024: an exceptional 1st night at the Maison Gainsbourg Museum in Paris

Museum Night takes place this Saturday, May 18, 2024 in Paris and Île-de-France. It's an opportunity to discover the Musée de la Maison Gainsbourg, which immerses us in the world of a monument of French song: Serge Gainsbourg. Here's the program for the 20th edition of this exceptional nocturne.

Metro line 11: a petition against the name of the new Serge Gainsbourg station

Between now and spring 2024, six new stations will be added to the eastern side of line 11 of the Paris metro. One of them is to be named after the famous singer Serge Gainsbourg, which is not to everyone's taste, as a petition has been launched against the decision.

ANNA: the cult 1967 film starring Anna Karina and Serge Gainsbourg is back in theaters!

Discover ANNA: the cult film by Anna Karina and Serge Gainsbourg finally in theaters on November 29, 2023. Don't miss this romantic musical comedy, never before seen in theaters, notably in Paris at Champo - Espace Jacques Tati, in the 5th arrondissement.

New on Disney+: Jane par Charlotte, the Charlotte Gainsbourg documentary - Reviews

Charlotte Gainsbourg unveils "Jane par Charlotte", her first feature film, available on Disney+ from November 17. An intimate and moving film.

Serge Gainsbourg, le mot exact: the exhibition at the Bpi of the Centre Pompidou - last days

Attention all Serge Gainsbourg fans. Since January 25, the Bibliothèque publique d'information (Bpi) at the Centre Pompidou has been presenting the free exhibition "Serge Gainsbourg, le mot exact". This is the first opportunity to discover several of the famous French artist's manuscripts from his home in Paris, as well as numerous works from his library. Please note that the exhibition closes at 10pm on September 3, so don't miss the last few days of this free installation dedicated to Serge Gainsbourg!

Did you know? A tomb in the Montparnasse cemetery is covered with metro tickets.

It's not just the Père-Lachaise cemetery that's packed with unusual tombs in Paris - the Montparnasse cemetery, in the 14th arrondissement, also has its share of curiosities! Here are three original graves not to be missed during your visit.

Gainsb’Art: the free exhibition paying tribute to Serge Gainsbourg in Paris

Gainsb’Art is the free exhibition to visit from October 1 to November 15, 2022, in Paris, for Serge Gainsbourg’s greatest fans’ joy. Meet at the Yoxeone Art Gallery to discover works by twenty-four contemporary artists paying tribute to the famous singer.

Terrasse de l'hôtel Raphael: a magical setting

Just a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées and the Arc de Triomphe, the Hôtel Raphael is a haven of peace overlooking Avenue Kléber. Adopted by all the "greats" of the world, the Hôtel Raphael, with its refined English bar, is a must for epicureans. The terrace, located on the top floor of the hotel, offers a panoramic view of Paris, with a view of the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower! Welcome to 7th heaven!