Père Lachaise Cemetery
Cemetery · 20th arrondissement, Paris

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Photo: Peter Poradisch · CC BY 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons

The largest cemetery in Paris, a hilly maze of cobbled lanes, trees and sculpted tombs in the east of the city. Visitors come to find the graves of Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Édith Piaf and Chopin, and stay for the quiet atmosphere.

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Good to know

Time to spend
1.5–2 hours
Tickets
Free; open daily, with shorter hours in winter
Best time
Weekday mornings, especially in autumn
Getting there
Metro Philippe Auguste (line 2), Père Lachaise, or Gambetta (line 3)

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Père Lachaise Cemetery questions

Who is buried at Père Lachaise?

Famous graves include Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Édith Piaf, Frédéric Chopin and Molière.

How do I find graves at Père Lachaise?

Grab a map at the entrance or use one online. Plots are organized by numbered divisions.

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