IN PICTURES – In the collection on Sylvie Vartan of this Icaunaise based in Tanlay

Friday 08th November 2024 01:13 AM

“It’s a shock, that’s for sure. Afterwards, at 80, I understand that she stops,” smiles Mychèle Gaumet, surrounded by all these objects bearing the image of her lifelong idol: Sylvie Vartan. At 76 years old, the Icaunaise, based in Tanlay, explores her important collection with as much passion as ever.

This Friday, November 8, 2024, the two women will see each other once again for a special concert. Entitled “I draw my bow”, Sylvie Vartan’s latest tour wants to offer her fans one last gift before the artist leaves the stage behind her. The singer performs at the Dôme de Paris from November 8 to 10 and at the Palais des Congrès, from January 24 to 26, 2025.

In this room in the basement of the house, the French artist seems eternalas if frozen in an unalterable youth. And Mychèle sets herself up as an outstanding guardian of this treasure.

Mychèle Gaumet has several dozen dedications from Sylvie Vartan with whom she was able to exchange verbally and in writing. © Radio France –
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On a mannequin, Mychèle keeps a reproduction of the Réal dress, worn by Sylvie Vartan at the Olympia. © Radio France –
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Signed posters, cushions bearing the image of his idol, in the room in the basement, there is only Sylvie Vartan, nothing but Sylvie Vartan. © Radio France –
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At the back of the room, a small desk allows Mychèle to take time to consult the objects in her collection. © Radio France –
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Beyond the simple collection, Mychèle Gaumet has created the most important press archives concerning Sylvie Vartant. Everything is classified by year. © Radio France –
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