Musée Louis-de-Funès

About the museum

The Musée Louis de Funès opened on July 31, 2019 in Saint-Raphaël, on the 105th anniversary of the actor’s birth. It is located in the town where the comedian spent part of his life, and it presents itself as the only museum devoted entirely to the artist.

The collection comes from a former museum, the Musée du Cellier, which is now closed. Julia de Funès, the actor’s granddaughter, wanted this collection to remain open to the public, and the town of Saint-Raphaël helped find this new site, right next to the station.

Across some 400 m², the route traces the actor’s family life, his career, his friends and his awards. More than 350 documents are on display: personal and film-set photographs, drawings, letters, sometimes little-known film extracts, posters and sets. Telephones placed around the rooms let visitors hear the actor’s voice telling anecdotes. A play trail for children, illustrated by Stephan Zimmerli, accompanies the visit, and the museum regularly holds temporary exhibitions.

Highlights

• More than 350 documents: photographs, drawings, letters and film extracts
• Extracts from the actor’s major films, on period screens and on the big screen
• Telephones where you can hear the actor tell anecdotes
• Play trail for children built around the films
• Air-conditioned museum, a short walk from Saint-Raphaël-Valescure station

Permanent exhibition

• Parcours permanent Louis de Funès – Some 400 m² on the actor’s family life, career, friendships and awards, with photographs, letters, drawings and film extracts.

Founded

2019

Operated by

Ville de Saint-Raphaël

Admission & discounts

Free admission: European Heritage Days and European Museum Night

Free admission, on proof of status, for students under 26, job seekers and recipients of minimum social benefits. Tickets online (shown on a phone or printed), at the ticket desk or through some resellers. At the desk: cash in euros, Visa and Mastercard, no checks. Chèques-vacances are accepted only at the tourist office.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The museum is accessible to visitors with reduced mobility throughout. Blind and visually impaired visitors can ask at reception for the captions to be transcribed into Braille, and may come with a guide dog.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Baby changing facilities

Play trail for children built around the actor’s films; the visit is designed as a family outing. Changing tables in the toilets.

Getting there & parking

A8 motorway, exit 38 Fréjus/Saint-Raphaël.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop
• Coat check
• Lockers: not available
• Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi throughout the museum. No cloakroom or lockers, but small bags and belongings can be kept at the shop (the museum accepts no liability). On-site shop and online shop (books, DVDs, gifts). Air-conditioned museum. Toilets in the middle of the route.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties

Requests for private events should be sent to the museum (contact@museedefunes.fr).

Plan your visit