Paris knows how to honor its dead with elegance. Scattered all over the capital, Parisian cemeteries are much more than places of meditation, they are veritable open-air museums, where history, literature, music and cinema lie side by side, etched in stone.
Whether famous, like Père-Lachaise, romantic, like Montmartre, or secret, like Picpus Cemetery, these cool, calm and serene places offer unusual walks through the heart of our funerary heritage. A stroll here means rediscovering Paris and theIle-de-France region through its vanished figures, neo-Gothic chapels, surprising mausoleums and symbolic sculptures.
Free and open to all, you can stroll between the tombs of the unknown and the graves of personalities from the worlds of cinema, art, literature and painting, far from the hustle and bustle of the city. Don't hesitate to take advantage of sunny weekends and public holidays to take a stroll through the area, for a breath offresh air and a change of scenery, while discovering green, historic and relaxing sites.
The Catacombs of Paris, an unusual visit to the bowels of the capital
Have you ever ventured into the Catacombs of Paris? Let's go and discover this creepy brown place, known to all but where most have never been. A fascinating and historic site, a guided tour of the Catacombs is well worth the detour, as well as keeping you cool on hot days. [Read more]
France's oldest animal cemetery at Asnières-sur-Seine (92)
Did you know? France's oldest pet cemetery is just a metro ride from Paris. This is the dog cemetery in the town of Asnières-sur-Seine. Here lie some of history's most famous animals, as well as others, anonymous and beloved. [Read more]
A little tour of the Montparnasse Cemetery
The Montparnasse cemetery is the final resting place of many famous personalities, and a stroll through it is a free and instructive pleasure. [Read more]
Père Lachaise, Paris's most mythical cemetery and the graves of famous personalities
The Père Lachaise cemetery is not only the largest cemetery in Paris, but also one of the most visited in the world. Whether for its history, its illustrious figures or even its legends, this place is a must-see in the capital. [Read more]
The smallest cemetery in Paris
If it weren't for the backdrop of the Sacré Coeur, Montmartre's Calvaire Cemetery would seem like a country cemetery. The smallest cemetery in Paris transports a few lucky visitors into an atmosphere far removed from the hustle and bustle of Paris... [Read more]
Passy Cemetery, opposite the Eiffel Tower
Situated on the edge of the Trocadero Gardens, Passy Cemetery enjoys an advantageous location. It's easy to see why Edouard Manet, Fernandel and Claude Debussy chose to end their days here, overlooked by the Eiffel Tower. [Read more]
A stroll through Montmartre Cemetery
The Cimetière de Montmartre is the final resting place of François Truffaut, Jeanne Moreau, Michel Berger, France Gall, Dalida and Emile Zola. It's a refreshing must-see in the Montmartre district. [Read more]
Picpus Cemetery, a secret historic site in Paris
The Picpus cemetery in Paris is a little-known site that nevertheless represents an important part of the capital's history. Listed as a historical monument, it contains the bodies of those guillotined during the Great Terror. [Read more]
Visiting the Batignolles Cemetery
In north-west Paris sets a cemetery quite out of favor and abandoned by tourists and locals: the Batignolles Cemetery. It’s up to you to make a big difference and discover the 15,000 graves including the ones of illustrious French artists. [Read more]
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Who's buried where in Paris? Discover the personalities buried in Parisian cemeteries
Discover the final resting places of artists, actors, musicians and designers buried in Paris cemeteries. [Read more]
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Who's buried where in Paris? Discover the personalities buried in Parisian cemeteries
