Père lachaise district

A cursed tomb in Père Lachaise? Discover the legend of this immense mausoleum.

Among the tombs of the Père Lachaise Cemetery, an imposing mausoleum is the source of one of the darkest urban legends of this immense necropolis. Discover the myth behind the tomb of Elisabeth Alexandrovna Strogonoff-Dominoff, reputed to be cursed.

Do you know the secret of this mysterious tomb in Père Lachaise?

In the 29th division of the Père Lachaise cemetery, an unusual tomb surprises walkers who come to explore this necropolis in the heart of Paris: a mountain of stone topped by a strange antenna. We tell you the secret of this original burial site.

In Paris, this tomb depicts a dead man emerging from the stone to offer a rose!

A man who seems to have returned from the dead, a rose held aloft… This remarkable tomb at Père-Lachaise conceals a very poetic story.

Have you ever noticed this tomb adorned with bat-winged skulls in Paris?

At Père-Lachaise, a strange tomb adorned with winged skulls intrigues visitors. Behind this macabre monument lies a remarkable master of illusions!

What is this pyramid doing in the middle of Père Lachaise Cemetery? The astonishing secret of the Delage tomb!

At Père-Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, a strange pyramid topped by a pelican intrigues visitors. Discover the little-known story behind this remarkable family tomb!

At Père-Lachaise, this ghost has watched over her husband’s grave for more than 150 years!

At Père-Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, a mysterious ghost seems to keep watch over François-Vincent Raspail’s grave. Behind this apparition lies a moving love story!

At Père-Lachaise, Géricault’s tomb immortalizes his famous Raft of the Medusa!

At Père-Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, the tomb of painter Théodore Géricault conceals a remarkable reproduction of The Raft of the Medusa. A grave like no other!

Oscar Wilde’s tomb at Père-Lachaise: once covered in kisses, it hides a remarkable story!

At Père-Lachaise, Oscar Wilde’s tomb was once covered in lipstick kisses. But behind this romantic ritual lies a story full of scandal!

Sourdre: Poetry and Music at Plateaux Sauvages in Paris

Sourdre, or The Burial of My Ears, by Zoé Besmond de Senneville, explores the loss of hearing at Plateaux Sauvages, running from November 2 to 14, 2026. Some performances will be bilingual in French Sign Language or feature audiodescription.

The Law of the Market: a film tailored for Plateaux Sauvages

Elise Noiraud adapts Stéphane Brizé’s The Law of the Market for Plateaux Sauvages in Paris, running November 9–21, 2026. A laid-off female worker turned security guard faces a moral dilemma.

Halloween 2026 at Bellevilloise: the Fiesta de los Muertos has us dancing all night long

At La Bellevilloise, Halloween night goes Latin! Come dance to the Fiesta de Los Muertos this Saturday, October 31, 2026.

Halloween 2026 in Paris: A macabre stroll through the streets of Belleville

For Halloween 2026, the Belleville neighborhood in Paris reveals its darkest stories during an offbeat guided tour. Part urban legends, part historical anecdotes, this macabre walk invites the curious to discover a different side of this popular district in the capital.

Sun and Moon: a free exhibition at the Swedish Institute

The Swedish Institute brings together Andreas Eriksson and Ivan Aguéli for a free exhibition, Sun and Moon, running from October 20, 2026 to January 10, 2027, in the heart of the Marais district in Paris.

Tarot, midnight performances and poems behind closed doors: Le Bordel de la Poésie 2026 returns to Paris

Le Bordel de la Poésie makes its return to La Bellevilloise, offering intimate readings, tarot, portraits and performances in a red-and-black setting this Saturday, October 25, 2026.

La Bellevilloise shifts into Fiesta de Los Muertos mode for Halloween 2026

Concerts, DJ sets, Latin dances and a lucha libre ring: the famed venue in the 20th arrondissement is throwing Halloween parties all night long, until 6 a.m.

Open studios in Ménilmontant: meet the artists of the 20th arrondissement

Les Ateliers de Ménilmontant open their doors to the general public from September 24 to 27, 2026: come meet painters, sculptors, photographers, engravers, ceramicists, illustrators, visual artists, and video artists from Paris’s 20th arrondissement through this arts festival. Discover the program for the 35th edition.

All's in order: the offbeat exhibition that blends art and fashion at the Swedish Institute — our photos

This autumn, the Swedish Institute presents its collective sense of order, one of the cornerstones of Swedish culture. Visit until October 4, 2026 to discover this group exhibition, free and offbeat, blending art and fashion.

Who is buried in Père-Lachaise Cemetery? The celebrities and where their graves are located

Which celebrities rest at Père Lachaise? Artists, musicians, writers—discover the list of notable figures buried in this famous Parisian cemetery, as well as the sections where they lie.

Père Lachaise, Paris's most mythical cemetery and the graves of famous personalities

The Père Lachaise Cemetery is Paris’s largest burial ground and one of the most visited sites in the world. Whether you’re drawn by its history, its famous residents, or its legends, this is an essential stop for anyone visiting the capital.

Saint-Germain Church in Charonne, a well-preserved village church in the 20th arrondissement

The setting for a number of films, including Lautner's classic Les Tontons Flingueurs, the Eglise Saint-Germain de Charonne has retained its charm as a small church in the center of the old village of Charonne.