Père Lachaise Cemetery
Paris, France
It is the largest cemetery in Paris, founded in 1804, and the burial place of many famous figures.
The largest cemetery in Paris and one of the most famous in the world, located in the 20th arrondissement. Founded in 1804, it is the burial place of many famous people, such as Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison, Fryderyk Chopin, Édith Piaf, and Molière. In addition to gravestones, the cemetery features extensive, hilly terrain with tree-lined avenues and diverse vegetation, resembling a landscape park. It serves as both a place of remembrance and a tourist attraction.
- Visit time: 2 h 30 min
- Opening hours: Mon–Fri 08:00–17:30 · Sat 08:30–17:30 · Sun 09:00–17:30 (from OpenStreetMap — check before you go)
- Local name: Cimetière du Père-Lachaise
- Website: paris.fr/equipements/cimetiere-du-pere-lachaise-4080
How long does it take to visit Père Lachaise Cemetery?
Plan about 2 h 30 min.
Nearby
- Cour de l'Etoile d'Or — 1.7 km
- Colonne de Juillet — 2 km
- Ruines de la Bastille — 2.1 km
- Square Louis-XIII — 2.2 km
- Hôtel de Soubise — 2.7 km
- Musée des Arts et Métiers — 2.9 km
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