Maison Gainsbourg: Immerse yourself in the intimate world of the artist

Description

Treat your guests to a unique cultural experience in the heart of Paris, in the intimate world of Serge Gainsbourg.
Immerse yourself in the intimacy of the artist and retrace the highlights of his life. Discover the different areas of the Maison Gainsbourg, with or without a private tour. Organise your seminar activity, inspiring morning or exceptional evening in this place steeped in history, with a turnkey offer: tours, catering, musical ambience, on-site coordination.

" Ugliness is better than beauty: it doesn't disappear with time. " Serge Gainsbourg

Immersive tour of the Historic House

An intimate plunge into the world of Serge Gainsbourg, in an emblematic place that has remained intact since 1991, guided by the voice of Charlotte Gainsbourg through an original sound creation by Soundwalk Collective.

• Confidential format: groups of 2 people every 6 minutes
• Duration: approx. 30 minutes
• Room-by-room tour: living room, kitchen, library, bedroom, bathroom, etc.
• Maison des Illustres & Heritage of Regional Interest label

Self-guided tour of the Musée Gainsbourg

The museum offers a chronological tour of the life and work of Serge Gainsbourg. It features an exhibition gallery with 450 emblematic or previously unseen pieces, accompanied by 50 minutes of video, sound and photographic archives. Visitors will discover cult objects such as manuscripts, costumes, works of art, instruments and furniture. The tour ends with an area dedicated to temporary exhibitions.

• Average length of visit: 1 hour
• Complete collection: over 25,000 items preserved

Le Gainsbarre - Extend the experience with a convivial moment

Capacity: 70 people standing / 50 people seated

Le Gainsbarre offers a range of restaurants and cocktails in an atmosphere faithful to the world of Serge Gainsbourg. In the morning, breakfast is served with pastries, hot drinks and fruit juice. In the evening, enjoy a cocktail reception accompanied by music provided by the Pianocorder or a guest pianist.

Cocktail reception (evening) :

• Savoury bites (meat, fish, vegetarian)
• Home-made desserts
• Signature cocktails inspired by Serge Gainsbourg
• Wines, champagne
• Non-alcoholic options

Privatisation and formats available

Morning (from 8am)

• Breakfast at Gainsbarre
• Group tour of the historic house
• Free access to the museum

Evening (8pm to midnight) - 3 options

• Historic house + Museum + Gainsbarre (up to 50 people)
• Museum + Gainsbarre (up to 70 people)
• Gainsbarre alone (up to 70 people)
• Possibility of turnkey or tailor-made packages

Additional options & services

• On-site coordination & personalised welcome
• Cloakroom
• Guest gifts (bookshop: books, notebooks, tote-bags, etc.)
• Live pianist (on request)

Obligation to respect the visual and sound identity of the venue.

Access

• Metro: Lines 1 (Palais-Royal), 4 (Saint-Germain-des-Prés), 12 (Rue du Bac)
• RER: Line C (Musée d'Orsay)
• Bus: 27 / 39 / 95 - Pont du Carrousel
• Nearby car parks: Bac Montalembert / Saint-Germain / Sèvres-Babylone

Why choose the Maison Gainsbourg?

• A legendary and prestigious venue
• A rare and immersive cultural experience
• An adaptable format: morning or evening
• A turnkey or made-to-measure offer
• A chic, artistic and intimate atmosphere

Organise an exceptional moment at the heart of Serge Gainsbourg 's universe: a unique and memorable experience, far removed from traditional formats.

Photo credits: © Alexis Raimbault for Maison Gainsbourg, 2023