Did Raymond Devos ever imagine his quiet sanctuary would become a museum? Here at the Musée Raymond Devos in Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, his spirit lives on. This isn’t just a museum; it’s his home, Villa Hiéra. He moved here with his wife Simone in 1963. They found peace, far from the Parisian bustle. For 43 years, the house and its two-hectare park nurtured Devos’s creative genius. The Musée Raymond Devos opened in 2016, thanks to the Raymond Devos Foundation. It’s a tribute to his whimsical, creative soul. Inside, you’ll find his world preserved. The museum spans three floors, showcasing his life and work. Downstairs, his awards, including two Molières, are displayed alongside his cherished Certificat d’études. His living room, with interactive screens, reveals his personal philosophy and memories. You’ll even see a recreation of his dressing room, complete with his box of red noses. Upstairs, the music room holds his 17 instruments. His office remains as he left it, filled with books and personal objects. The Musée Raymond Devos is a journey into the mind of a master wordsmith. His attic, his “little museum,” is a chaotic haven of inspiration. Books, tapes, paintings, electric trains, and toys spill out, reflecting his playful imagination. Even the park whispers Devos’s words along its paths. The deer still graze, just as they did when he called them “his does.” The Yvette River flows through the garden, a constant presence. The Musée Raymond Devos is a place to connect with the heart of a clown-poet. It’s an invitation to laugh, to think, and to experience the world through the eyes of Raymond Devos.
Église Notre-Dame de l’Air
Beneath what appears to be a simple stone and wood structure lies a history interwoven with faith aviation and community.