Père Lachaise Cemetery
Cimetière du Père-Lachaise
Paris's largest cemetery, where Chopin, Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison and Balzac are laid to rest.
Père Lachaise Cemetery opened in 1804 and covers about 44 hectares. Tree-lined paths, stone steps and a variety of tomb sculptures make it feel more like a historic park. Famous burials include Chopin, Oscar Wilde (his tombstone is covered in glass to protect it from lipstick kisses), Jim Morrison, the lead singer of The Doors, Balzac, Molière and Édith Piaf. The Mur des Fédérés in the northeast corner, honoring members of the Paris Commune, is an important memorial site. Entry is free. Check the map at the entrance, as it's easy to get lost inside, so it's worth downloading one in advance. Take metro line 2 or 3 to Père Lachaise, or line 3 to Gambetta.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00 (weekends from 09:00; until 17:30 in winter)
Nearby sights
- Canal Saint-Martin
- Le Marais & Place des Vosges
- Notre-Dame de Paris
- Shakespeare and Company
- Sainte-Chapelle
- Panthéon
- Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection
- Latin Quarter & Saint-Germain-des-Prés