Maison-Musée Raymond Devos
House of the humorist Raymond Devos in Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, turned into a museum with his objects, instruments and archives, and a garden.
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About the museum
The house in Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse was built around 1870 as an orangery, with large glass walls facing south. Simone and Raymond Devos bought it in 1962 and lived there from 1963 until 2006, the year the artist died. For forty-three years, the house and its one-hectare garden were both his retreat and his workplace.
Raymond Devos wanted to preserve his work after his death. The Fondation Raymond Devos, recognized as being in the public interest by decree of January 14, 2009, keeps his archives and runs the site. The Maison-Musée opened to the public in 2016, and in November 2016 it received the Maison des Illustres label from the French Ministry of Culture.
The visit covers almost the entire house and keeps the rooms in their original state. On the first floor are the artist's awards, including his two Molière prizes, the large salon with audiovisual archives and an interactive display, the Abécédaire Devos, and the reconstructed dressing room. On the second floor are the music room with its instruments, the study and a cabinet of curiosities. On the top floor, the “petit musée” brings together unusual objects that the artist liked to show his visitors.
The garden, crossed by the Yvette river, hosts contemporary works such as Le Nid des Clowns, as well as installations and temporary exhibitions.
Highlights
- Reconstructed dressing room of Raymond Devos
- Music room with instruments played by the artist
- Abécédaire Devos, interactive display
- “Petit musée” on the top floor
- One-hectare garden with Le Nid des Clowns
- Maison des Illustres label
- Founded
- 2016
- Operated by
- Fondation Raymond Devos
- Director
- Isabelle Roche-Hugues
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
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| Reduced | €6Young people aged 12 to 18, students, job seekers, RSA recipients, people with disabilities and their accompanying person, members of ADARD, with proof |
| Children & teens | €6free up to age 11 · Free for children under 12. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €6Reduced rate for the person with a disability and their companion, with proof. |
| Students & apprentices | €6 |
| Groups (10+ people) | €10 per personGroups of 10 to 30 people; booking by phone or email at least two weeks in advance; guided tour €12 per person. |
| Guided tour (full price) | €121st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 15:00 |
| Guided tour (reduced rate) | €7 |
| Self-guided visit with Pass Destination Yvelines (adult) | €8.50 |
| Self-guided visit with Pass Destination Yvelines (ages 12–18) | €5 |
| Museum birthday party (ages 6–12), per participant | €16Up to 12 children, 2 hours, cake and drinks included |
| Children's workshop, per person | €16 |
The Pass Culture is accepted. Access to the garden is free. For school classes, the guided tour costs €10 per pupil; the accompanying adult is free under the regulations.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
A short drop-off area is possible in front of the entrance for wheelchair users. The first floor is step-free, and a lift serves all floors. A reserved parking space is available in the public car park, 150 meters away. For special requests, it is advisable to contact the museum before your visit.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 11 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
- Kids’ birthday parties
The “Petits Devos” workshops for children aged 6 to 12 take place during school holidays (1 hour 30 minutes). Birthday parties for children aged 6 to 12 are offered. The visit includes several interactive displays.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Gare de Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse (RER B) · 10-min walk
RER B to the terminus at Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse station, from where the house is a 10-minute walk. A bus terminal opposite the station serves about ten regular lines to neighboring towns.
By car
Parking available · 2-min walk · 150 m to the entrance
Public car park on Place du Marché (rue Ditte), with a space reserved for people with disabilities.
- Accessible parking
By car: about 30 minutes from the Porte d'Orléans in Paris (A6) and 35 minutes from Versailles (D91).
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
The museum offers a brochure on private hire on its website.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 75 min |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tour on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 15:00, limited to 15 people; please arrive 10 minutes before the start, and book by phone or email. School visits are possible from first grade through to the final year of high school, on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays, lasting 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes depending on age. Workshops (writing, circus, visual arts, music) can be added. |
