Paris knows how to honor its dead with elegance. Scattered across the four corners of the capital, the Parisian cemeteries are far more than places of reflection; they are true open-air museums where history, literature, music and cinema rest side by side, carved into 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.
This discreet cemetery is reserved exclusively for the residents and artists who helped shape Montmartre.
Reserved for historic figures and local residents, this little-known Montmartre cemetery hosts an enduring reunion of Michou, Marcel Aymé, and Théophile Steinlen. An intimate, leafy pause, tucked into the hillside, where the spirit of the village on the Butte still beats under the gaze of the Sacré-Cœur. [Read more]
This little-known Parisian church has become France's largest burial site
This massive stone dome conceals one of the most turbulent histories of the capital. Originally built to serve as Paris’s most magnificent church, the Pantheon was eventually repurposed as a national necropolis. Discover how a sacred monument evolved into France’s greatest tomb, honoring the figures who have left an indelible mark on our history. [Read more]
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]
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]
France's largest cemetery lies on the outskirts of Paris... and it's not Père Lachaise.
Did you know that the largest cemetery in France is located in the Île-de-France region? If you were thinking of the famous Père Lachaise, think again: it’s actually a lesser-known site right on the doorstep of Paris! [Read more]
This American cemetery near Paris is the only one in Île-de-France and one of the eleven located across France.
In Suresnes, atop the Mont-Valérien, a cemetery like no other overlooks Paris. Few residents of the Île-de-France region are aware that it is the only one of its kind in the area. [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]
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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]
Who's buried where in Paris? Discover the personalities buried in Parisian cemeteries
