An unusual tour of Père Lachaise awaits you during Paris's 2026 Heritage Days.

For Heritage Days 2026, Père-Lachaise Cemetery invites you to wander through its grounds and meet the notable figures who call it home. Join us on Saturday, September 19, for a one-of-a-kind stroll at the heart of Paris’s famous cemetery.

On the occasion of the 43rd edition of Heritage Days 2026 in Paris, the renowned Heritage Days 2026 in Paris leads us through its history-steeped avenues, as we meet the eminent men and women who helped shape France’s glory... Meet at the cemetery on Saturday, September 19, 2026, for a stroll full of surprises, at the heart of Paris’s most famous cemetery.

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Considered one of the world's most famous necropolises, the Père-Lachaise cemetery is a must-see in Paris. In fact, it's the largest intramural cemetery in Paris. Whether for its history, the celebrities who rest there, its funerary arts, or its legends, Père-Lachaise attracts curious minds.

Sarah Bernhardt, Molière, Jim Morrison, Silvia Monfort, Frédéric Chopin, Édith Piaf, Jean-Pierre Bacri, Yves Montand, Gaspard Ulliel, Colette, Henri Salvador, Balzac, Thierry Mugler, Jean de la Fontaine... The aisles of Père-Lachaise are filled with great names that have left their mark on history and the world of the arts.

It's easy to lose yourself among the winding paths of this cemetery while chasing after one celebrity—or another. That's why the cemetery offers a special guided tour, to be experienced on Saturday, September 19, 2026.

Come and meet the Great Sybil of the Revolution, and let yourself be guided by this prophetess, who has been roaming the cemetery for over 200 years. Marie Anne Lenormand, her real name, will guide you through this maze of tombs, introducing you to some of her most famous friends. Your guide will also be happy to tell you all about thehistory and legends surrounding this eternal resting place...

Heritage Days 2026 at Père-Lachaise Cemetery:

An offbeat tour of Père-Lachaise Cemetery, told by the Grand Sibyl
Guided by the Grand Sibyl of the Revolution, come discover the secrets and stories behind the most famous tombs of Père Lachaise Cemetery on a tour that’s bursting with color.

It’s been more than 200 years since Marie-Anne Lenormand wandered the winding paths of the eastern cemetery, her final home you know better as Père Lachaise.

She’s starting to get bored and would love to meet some new faces!

Let her lead you to the graves of her friends and introduce you to the souls she frequents. And don’t miss the tale of the cemetery itself and its intrigues…

Guided by a licensed guide in a living-history format, in small groups of 13 to 25 people max. Reservation required.

In French for adults and children aged 7 and up.
Participation conditions: Booking required, adult price €10; reduced rate (students under 25, job seekers, youths 8 to 17) €6; free for those under 7 - special rate | Reservation required
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00–12:00

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