Père Lachaise Cemetery

The cementerio Père-Lachaise is one of the most visited places in Paris.

Exploring its grounds is one of the activities that some visitors include in their Paris itineraries, alongside climbing the Eiffel Tower, visiting the Louvre Museum and visiting Notre-Dame Cathedral .

Père Lachaise is an enormous pantheon where some of the most celebrated figures in personajes de la historia French and world history are buried.

It is a peaceful place with beautiful corners where you can take a leisurely walk and capture striking photographs.

Famous Figures at Père Lachaise Cemetery

At Cementerio del Père-Lachaise de París you can visit the graves of Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison, Chopin, Yves Montand, Colette, Édith Piaf, Eugène Delacroix, Isadora Duncan, Maria Callas, Molière, Cyrano de Bergerac, and many other well-known figures throughout history.

This 44-hectare green space has its origins in the 12th century, when the land was covered with vineyards and belonged to the Church; in 1430 a merchant acquired the property and built his grand residence here, until it returned to the hands of the Jesuits in the 17th century — one of whom, Father Lachaise, served as personal confessor to Louis XIV for more than 30 years.

In 1803, following the expulsion of the Jesuits, the land passed to the city and the cemetery was built, inspired by the English garden style, opening its gates a year later — though Parisians were not particularly enthusiastic about the idea of being buried outside the city in a poor neighborhood.

In 1817, the ashes of the famous lovers Abelardo y Eloísa and the remains of Moliere and La Fontainewere transferred here, which transformed the area's reputation as a place of eternal rest.

Père Lachaise es una visita obligada for anyone who wants to experience the blend of a beautiful and unique walk with the exceptional showcase of the arte funerario europeo de los siglos XIX y XX.

Useful Information – Père Lachaise Cemetery

Here is everything you need to know to enjoy your visit without any issues.

Prices

• Free admission for everyone
• Guided tour in English from €35. Book here.

November to March: Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 5:30 pm / Saturdays 8:30 am – 5:30 pm / Sundays and public holidays 9:00 am – 5:30 pm.

• November to March: Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 5:30 pm / Saturdays 8:30 am – 5:30 pm / Sundays and public holidays 9:00 am – 5:30 pm.
• Late March to October: Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm / Saturdays 8:30 am – 6:00 pm / Sundays and public holidays 9:00 am – 6:00 pm.

Address

• Bd de Ménilmontant

Getting There

• Metro lines 2 and 3, Philippe Auguste and Pere Lachaise stations. 
• Buses 26 and 27.