Few artists have crossed the decades with the same enduring presence as Céline Dion. Born on 30 March 1968 in Charlemagne, Québec, Canada — the fourteenth child of a family of musicians — she was singing before she could write. By the age of 12, she had signed her first record deal. At 20, the world took notice: in 1988, she represented Switzerland at the Eurovision Song Contest with Ne partez pas sans moi and won in Lausanne by a single point. That night, a legend was born. (Source: Eurovision official archives, 1988)
Key facts — Céline Dion
- Born: 30 March 1968, Charlemagne, Québec, Canada
- Height: 1.73 m
- Eurovision: 1988 winner representing Switzerland (Ne partez pas sans moi)
- Albums sold: over 200 million worldwide (Source: Sony Music, 2024)
- Las Vegas: A New Day (2003–2007) · Céline (2011–2019) — over 3 million spectators
- Health: Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), diagnosed December 2022
- Return: Paris 2024 Olympic Games, 26 July 2024 — 1.5 billion viewers
In the 1990s, a creative partnership changed everything. French songwriter Jean-Jacques Goldman — one of the most influential composers of his generation — wrote and produced a series of songs for Céline Dion that became instant classics: Pour que tu m'aimes encore, J'irai où tu iras, Je ne suis pas les autres. These songs defined what is now known as the Céline Dion generation: millions of people who grew up with these melodies, who still sing them in the car, and pass them on to their children. (Source: official biography, celinedion.com)
Céline Dion did not stay confined to the French-speaking world. My Heart Will Go On — the theme from the 1997 film Titanic — became one of the most played songs in the history of pop music worldwide. Albums followed — D'eux, Falling into You, Let's Talk About Love — selling tens of millions of copies across the globe. Her career total exceeds 200 million albums sold. (Source: Sony Music, 2024)
She headlined Las Vegas residencies that became legendary: A New Day (2003–2007) and Céline (2011–2019), collectively drawing over three million spectators. Standing at 1.73 m with a dramatic soprano voice spanning five octaves, she remains one of the most instantly recognisable performers on the planet.
Five iconic songs that defined Céline Dion's career:
- My Heart Will Go On (1997) — theme from Titanic, one of the best-selling singles of all time
- The Power of Love (1993) — her international breakthrough
- Pour que tu m'aimes encore (1995) — a defining collaboration with Jean-Jacques Goldman
- Because You Loved Me (1996) — Grammy-winning ballad
- L'Hymne à l'amour (2024) — her emotional return at the Paris Olympics
In recent years, Céline Dion has navigated one of the most challenging periods of her life — and her fans worldwide followed every step. In December 2022, she publicly announced her diagnosis of Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) — a rare neurological autoimmune disorder affecting the central nervous system, characterised by severe, progressive muscle stiffness and spasms. For a singer, the physical toll is significant. (Source: Céline Dion public statement, December 2022)
Stiff Person Syndrome — what you need to know: SPS affects approximately 1 to 2 people per million worldwide. It causes progressive muscle rigidity and painful spasms. Céline Dion publicly announced her diagnosis in December 2022. (Source: National Institutes of Health, 2023)
Her decision to step back from the stage to focus on her health was courageous. Her comeback, even more so.
On 26 July 2024, during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games, Céline Dion took to the first platform of the Eiffel Tower and performed L'Hymne à l'amour. The Seine shimmering below, Paris rooftops glowing around her — an estimated audience of 1.5 billion viewers worldwide held their breath. Millions cried. The moment immediately became one of the most powerful images in modern Olympic history. (Source: Paris 2024 official archives)
About L'Hymne à l'amour: Originally composed by Édith Piaf and Marguerite Monnot in 1949, the song was Piaf's declaration of unconditional love. Its performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony — by Céline Dion, from the Eiffel Tower, before 1.5 billion viewers — gave it a second life as an anthem of comeback and resilience. (Source: Paris 2024 / INA)
Good to know: Céline Dion performed L'Hymne à l'amour from the Eiffel Tower at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony on 26 July 2024 — her first major public performance since announcing her SPS diagnosis in December 2022. (Source: Paris 2024)
Good news for her French and European fans: Céline Dion has announced upcoming concerts in France, in Paris — a long-awaited return to the stage following years of recovery. (Source: official announcement — dedicated concert article coming soon on this site)
If you cannot wait, or simply want to pay tribute to the icon right now — Wax of Legends is open all year.
Wax of Legends chose to capture Céline Dion at the precise moment she moved the entire world. The staging leaves no doubt: this is the Paris of the Olympic Games, July 2024, the most-watched night in recent Olympic history.
The Céline Dion wax figure at Wax of Legends depicts her mid-performance: a long, shimmering white gown, light and luminous, immediately evoking the dress worn at the Olympic ceremony. One arm extended towards the audience, microphone in hand — as if about to begin the opening notes of an anthem. The nameplate CÉLINE DION is engraved at her feet, in capital letters.
The resemblance is crafted in every detail: the blonde hair, the characteristic posture, the discreet jewellery, the instantly recognisable silhouette. The museum's sculptors faithfully reproduced the icon in her 2024 form — the comeback, the triumph. At 1.73 m, the figure is reproduced to exact scale.
The scene is completed by a powerful yet understated backdrop: the silhouette of the Eiffel Tower outlined against a dark background, alongside the inscription "2024". Blue spotlights angled from above create a nighttime concert atmosphere, almost cinematic. Beside her, a pianist in a black tuxedo sits at a black grand piano — completing the musical staging with quiet elegance.
The result is a tableau immediately recognisable to anyone who watched the Olympic ceremony, or simply saw the images shared across social media. You were not in Paris that night? At Wax of Legends, you can relive the atmosphere.
Visitor info: The Céline Dion wax figure at Wax of Legends is set within an Eiffel Tower / Paris 2024 staging (blue lighting, grand piano, "2024" inscription). Address: 12 place de la Cathédrale, 68000 Colmar — open 7 days a week, 10 am to 6 pm.
This space is designed as an exceptional selfie point. The Eiffel Tower / 2024 backdrop creates an instantly recognisable composition — perfect for souvenir photos that capture the most emotional night of summer 2024. Stand beside the figure, strike a pose, and let the magic happen.
For Céline Dion fans, this is more than a photograph — it is a meeting. A way of saying: I was there, I saw the icon, even in wax, even in Colmar. And the photos of Céline Dion you have been looking for? Now you can take one right beside her.
Céline Dion is not alone at Wax of Legends. The museum brings together 60 wax statues across several themed worlds: music, cinema, sport, politics, and Alsace legends.
In the music hall, you will encounter Michael Jackson in his silver jacket, Edith Piaf in black, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Mick Jagger, John Lennon and Mozart. On the sports side, Mbappé and Messi await football fans in their dedicated room — discover all the football stars at Wax of Legends. Barack Obama, Angela Merkel and Queen Elizabeth II represent the international political stage. And for lovers of Alsatian culture, ten statues dedicated to local legends — Sainte-Odile, the Devil of Hugstein, the White Ladies — take visitors on a journey through the region's heritage.
Fifteen interactive experiences run throughout the visit: karaoke facing Mick Jagger in a recording studio, a poker game with Brad Pitt and George Clooney, a paparazzi photo session, a quiz with Einstein… The visit lasts on average 1 to 1.5 hours, with an audioguide included in the ticket price (available in 6 languages: French, English, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch).
Wax of Legends is open 7 days a week, including public holidays. The only exception: the month of January.
Hours: 10 am – 6 pm (last entry at 5 pm)
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | €15 |
| Youth / Senior | €13 |
| Child (3–11 years) | €9 |
| Child (0–2 years) | Free |
Combine your visit with another Colmar museum with a multi-entry pass, valid for 7 days:
12 place de la Cathédrale, 68000 Colmar — in the heart of the historic old town, steps from the Saint-Martin Collegiate Church.
Information verified by the Wax of Legends team (June 2026).
Is Céline Dion still performing?
Yes. On 26 July 2024, she performed L'Hymne à l'amour at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, from the first platform of the Eiffel Tower, before an estimated audience of 1.5 billion viewers worldwide. It was her first major public performance since announcing her Stiff Person Syndrome diagnosis in December 2022 — and a moment that moved millions. (Source: Paris 2024)
Where can you see Céline Dion in France?
Her life-size wax figure is on permanent display at Wax of Legends in Colmar — Alsace's only wax museum. The statue is set within an immersive Paris 2024 Olympic staging, at 12 place de la Cathédrale. Open 7 days a week, 10 am to 6 pm.
How tall is Céline Dion?
Céline Dion stands 1.73 m tall. Her wax figure at Wax of Legends is reproduced to exact scale, with attention to detail that makes the resemblance immediate and striking.
What is Stiff Person Syndrome — the condition Céline Dion has?
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) is a rare autoimmune neurological disorder affecting the central nervous system. It causes progressive muscle stiffness and painful spasms that can, in severe cases, affect mobility and speech. It affects approximately 1 to 2 people per million worldwide. Céline Dion announced her diagnosis publicly in December 2022. (Source: National Institutes of Health, 2023)
Are there other celebrities at Wax of Legends?
Yes — 60 wax statues in total: Mbappé, Messi, Michael Jackson, Marilyn Monroe, Barack Obama, Queen Elizabeth II, Edith Piaf and many more, across several themed worlds. The visit lasts 1 to 1.5 hours on average, with 15 interactive experiences included and an audioguide in 6 languages.
Millions of people search each day for news of Céline Dion — photos of her today, her health, her next projects. The most beautiful answer we can offer is this: she is waiting for you in Colmar, immortalised in all her grace and power at Wax of Legends.
Come and step into the blue light of her staging, pose beside the icon, and carry away your own Parisian moment from the heart of Alsace.
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Sources: Official Céline Dion biography · Eurovision archives 1988 · Wikipedia — Stiff-Person Syndrome · Paris 2024 — Opening ceremony
Cover photo : © Serge NIED — Wax of Legends
