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Claude Debussy House Museum, Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Saint-Germain-en-Laye›France
4.2(103 reviews)
45min
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About Claude Debussy House Museum
The only museum entirely dedicated to Claude Debussy occupies the 17th-century townhouse where the composer was born on August 22, 1862. His family ran a ceramics shop on the ground floor, which has been recreated to show the atmosphere of the original store. Upper floors display personal objects from Debussy's life, including his work desk, a lamp he reportedly used while composing Pelléas et Mélisande, and a Japanese lacquer panel with golden carp that inspired his piano piece Poissons d'or.
Claude Debussy House Museum — Planning Your Visit
Opening Hours
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday14:00 - 18:00
Thursday14:00 - 18:00
Friday14:00 - 18:00
Saturday14:00 - 18:00
Sunday14:00 - 18:00
Ticket Prices
Museum Entry
RecommendedIncludes access to temporary exhibitions at Espace Paul-et-André-Vera. Free on the first Sunday of each month.
€6
Debussy lived in this house for only about two years (1862–1864) before his family left due to financial difficulties. His father later joined the Paris Commune during the 1871 uprising and was imprisoned for two years, further scattering the family across France.
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