Maison Gainsbourg: plunge into the heart of the artist's universe!

Description

Maison Gainsbourg

Located in the emblematic Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, the Maison Gainsbourg opens its doors to unique events for a plunge into the heart of the artist's creative and personal universe!

The Gainsbarre is a cosy restaurant and cocktail bar that can be hired out in the morning or evening for special occasions. Combined with a visit to Serge Gainsbourg's historic home and/or the museum dedicated to the artist, you're guaranteed to create unforgettable memories for your guests (up to 70 people).

Discover the unique spaces at the Maison Gainsbourg and the turnkey, made-to-measure packages available.

The Gainsbarre

Inspired by the early years of Serge Gainsbourg's musical career, when he worked as a pianist in the cabarets of the capital, the décor of Le Gainsbarre reproduces the atmosphere created by the artist in his house at 5 bis rue de Verneuil.

A restaurant by day, the lights at Le Gainsbarre dim in the evening to transform it into a cosy cocktail bar with music provided by the Pianocorder or a pianist.

• Capacity: 70 people standing / 50 people seated.

Immersive tour of the historic house

The emblematic place where Serge Gainsbourg lived from 1969 until his death in 1991, the interior of 5 bis rue de Verneuil has been preserved intact for over 34 years. The tour is set to an original soundtrack created by Soundwalk Collective in collaboration with Charlotte Gainsbourg, echoing memories of her father and her childhood home.

• 30-minute tour with audio equipment (FR/EN)
• Confidential and intimate format: 2 people in each room
• The museum has been awarded the "Heritage of Regional Interest" label by the Île-de-France region and the "Maisons des Illustres" label by the French Ministry of Culture.

Self-guided tour of the museum

Divided into 8 chronological chapters, the museum offers an insight into the life and career of Serge Gainsbourg through 400 original objects and a selection of rare and unpublished television, photographic, film and radio archives.

At the end of the tour, the museum also hosts temporary exhibitions highlighting some of the key events in the artist's career.

• Average length: 1 hour (visit booklet FR/EN)
• Showcase: manuscripts, emblematic works and objects, clothing and jewellery that once belonged to Serge Gainsbourg.

Evening private tours

3 options from 8pm to midnight on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays:

• Historic house of Serge Gainsbourg, museum & Gainsbarre: With a capacity of 50 people
• Museum & Gainsbarre: With a capacity of 70 people
• Gainsbarre alone: With a capacity of 70 people

Cocktail reception to be added to the privatisation price:

• Savoury bites (meat, fish, vegetarian) and desserts
• Signature cocktails based on Serge Gainsbourg classics
• Wines, champagnes, soft drinks, corkage fee.

Morning privatisation offers

2 packages including breakfast at Le Gainsbarre (pastries, hot drinks and fruit juice), tour of the historic house and museum:

• Tuesday to Friday from 8am to 9.30am with a capacity of 20 people (full privatisation of the areas)
• Tuesday to Sunday from 9am with a capacity of 6 to 12 people: a free Les Inrockuptibles special edition for each participant.

Additional terms and services

• On-site coordination & personalised welcome included
• Cloakroom with dedicated staff: price on request
• Pianist
• Large screen projections in the Gainsbarre: on request
• Gifts from the bookshop-boutique (books, notebooks, tote-bags, etc.): catalogue on request.

During private events, the unique identity of the venue must be preserved: its atmosphere, decoration and musical ambience.

Access

• M1: Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre
• M4 : Saint-Germain-des-Prés
• M10 : Mabillon
• M12 : Rue du Bac
• RER C: Musée d'Orsay

Why choose the Maison Gainsbourg?

• An emblematic creative centre in France's cultural heritage
• An intimate, immersive experience in the historic house
• Turnkey, made-to-measure packages in the morning or evening
• A confidential musical atmosphere in the Gainsbarre.

alexis Raimbault for Maison Gainsbourg.