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Discover Père Lachaise’s 3 best spots for your trip in Paris

From the classic Père Lachaise Cemetery and Tour guide at Père Lachaise, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.

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Père Lachaise Cemetery1
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★ 4.6 (4,574)Free

Opened nearly two centuries ago, Père-Lachaise is an active cemetery spanning 15 km of paths shaded by lush greenery. Its romantic, sculpted monuments and chapels draw around 3 million visitors a year, alongside notable figures interred within its grounds.

The main entrance, built in 1825 by Etienne-Hippolyte Godde, leads into six themed walking routes. Entry is free, though visitors are asked to respect the quiet of the site.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Opened in 1804, it is Paris's largest cemetery with 15 km of winding paths.
  • 2The main entrance gate was built in 1825 by architect Etienne-Hippolyte Godde.
  • 3Notable graves include Jim Morrison, Chopin, and Oscar Wilde.

💡 Good to know

Grab a map near the main entrance to find famous graves like Jim Morrison, Chopin, and Oscar Wilde, as the grounds are large and winding paths can be confusing. Wear comfortable shoes since paths are uneven and it's easy to walk for hours.

⏱️ Typical visit

1h30

🕰️ Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

🚶 Walking intensity

Active — lots of walking

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Address

75020 Paris, France · Père Lachaise
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Hours

  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tour guide at Père Lachaise2
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★ 4.7 (1,200)$ · Budget-friendlyGuided Tour

A 2-hour walking tour through Père Lachaise, the largest cemetery in Paris, with a guide pointing out the graves of famous residents including Chopin, Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison, and Molière, along with the cemetery's history and unusual funerary art.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Notable graves visited include Chopin, Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison, and Molière
  • 2It's the largest cemetery in Paris, known for its unusual funerary art
  • 3The tour starts at Alexandre Dumas metro station and finishes at a different station, Philippe Auguste

💡 Good to know

  • 1Meet at the exit of the Alexandre Dumas metro stop (line 2)
  • 2the tour ends at a different metro station (Philippe Auguste). Comfortable shoes recommended for the uneven paths.

⏱️ Typical visit

3h

🕰️ Best time

morning or afternoon

🚶 Walking intensity

Moderate walking

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Address

28 Bd de Ménilmontant, 75020 Paris, France · Père Lachaise
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Hours

Fixed daytime slots, 2 hours.
Escape Game at Père Lachaise Cemetery3
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★ 4.8 (336)$ · Budget-friendlyGuided Tour

A 2-hour guided escape game through Père Lachaise Cemetery, where small groups work together to solve the mystery of "Victor's" death using a flawed map and hidden clues. A live guide and game master accompany the group throughout, sharing real historical stories about notable graves such as Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison, and Édith Piaf along the way.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1A live game master leads small groups through a mystery-solving puzzle hunt across the actual cemetery grounds
  • 2The 2-hour route passes the graves of Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison, and Édith Piaf with real historical anecdotes woven into the game

💡 Good to know

Best for groups of 2-15 (friends, families, or team outings). Meet at the cemetery's main entrance.

⏱️ Typical visit

2h

🕰️ Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

🚶 Walking intensity

Moderate walking

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Address

72 Boulevard de Charonne, 75020 Paris, France · Père Lachaise
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Hours

Daily entry slots every hour, 9:00-15:00.