Pictured: Charlotte Gainsbourg and Ben Atal, mother and son accomplices at the ceremony at Maison Gainsbourg

Its opening took place in September 2023. Six months later, Charlotte Gainsbourg went again to Maison Gainsbourg at 5 bis rue de Verneuil in Paris, Tuesday April 2. He met Culture Minister Rachida Dati there on the occasion of his father Serge Gainsbourg’s 96th birthday. The singer and her son Ben Atal, also present at the event, unveiled the Maison des Illustres plaque attributed to Maison Gainsbourg.

Created in 2011, the Maisons des Illustres label is awarded to places whose mission is to “preserve and transmit the memory of women and men who have distinguished themselves in the political, social and cultural history of France.” This award is granted by the Ministry of Culture for a renewable period of five years. The residence was actually the creative home of the famous singer and composer.

“I’m so proud of it”

Charlotte Gainsbourg expressed her excitement while meeting with Minister Rachida Dutt. “He’s always been this little immigrant boy who ran away from Russia and fell madly in love with France and its culture,” she said of her father. Today it is legitimately part of French heritage. I’m so proud of it.” Before adding about the museum. “It was a lifelong project for me, from the age of 19 until today. From the sheer need to freeze time after his death, from the lonely emotions to the public celebration of his genius and creativity.

The residence where Serge Gainsbourg lived until his death continues to fascinate fans from all over the world who want to discover the places where the artist’s most memorable works were created. Where the singer-songwriter was lair from 1969 until his death in 1991, there are exhibitions, events and tours that offer visitors a unique insight into his life and work. Bookings will be open again from Tuesday 9th April.