It's already 60 years since Môme Piaf left us, leaving behind an incredible and memorable musical repertoire. 60 years after her death on October 10, 1963, the songs of this artist with her unique voice continue to be hummed by several generations.
Édith Piaf was responsible for such hits as " La vie en rose ", " La foule ", " Non, je ne regrette rien ", " Padam, Padam ", " Milord ", " Hymne à L'Amour ", " Mon dieu ", " L'homme à la moto ", " Mon manège à moi "...
Édith Piaf: a walk in the footsteps of the legendary singer in Paris
With her inimitable voice, her legendary gouaille and her songs that took the world by storm, Édith Piaf undoubtedly left her mark on the history of French chanson. This year, on October 10 to be exact, we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the illustrious singer's death. To mark the occasion, we invite you to follow in Édith Piaf's footsteps on a grand tour of Paris. [Read more]
To mark the 60th anniversary of the singer's death and to honor her memory, the Association"Les Amis d'Édith Piaf" is organizing a tribute day. Mark your calendars for this event on Saturday, October 14 , 2023, in the famous Belleville district, where Édith Piaf was born on December 19, 1915.
In addition to a mass at 10:30 a.m. in the Saint-Jean Baptiste de Belleville church, attended by the artist's family and music celebrities, and a wreath-laying ceremony at Édith Piaf's grave in the Père-Lachaise cemetery, a free concert will be held at 11:45 a.m. in front of theSaint-Jean Baptiste de Belleville church. Open to all, the concert will be hosted by Anne-Sophie Guerrier, creator of the " Montmartre en chansons " tour. For this free concert, the singer will be accompanied by her accordionist.
On the following day,Anne-Sophie Guerrier will give a one-window concert as part of the Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre.
Dates and Opening Time
On October 14th, 2023
Starts at 11:45 a.m.
Location
Saint Jean-Baptiste de Belleville Church
139 Rue de Belleville
75019 Paris 19
Prices
Free
Édith Piaf: a walk in the footsteps of the legendary singer in Paris
