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Montmartre Cemetery

Name: Montmartre Cemetery
Rating: 4.6

4.6 ·

Wander the tree-lined paths of Montmartre Cemetery, a quiet green enclave tucked beneath a railway bridge. Stroll past elaborate tombs and monuments marking notable artists and writers, taking in a peaceful, reflective walk in the heart of the 18th arrondissement.

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Reasons to go

The cemetery sits below street level, built into a former gypsum quarry beneath a railway bridge on Avenue Rachel.
Its winding paths lead past the graves of notable French artists, authors, scientists and politicians.

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Full description

Located at 20 avenue Rachel in the 18th arrondissement, this municipal cemetery offers a quiet, green setting beneath a railway bridge in Montmartre. Paths wind past elaborate tombs and monuments, making it a peaceful spot for a reflective walk.

The site is wheelchair accessible, though some green areas have limited access, and has restrooms on site. Open daily, with reduced hours on weekends and earlier evacuation before closing.

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Address

20 Av. Rachel, 75018 Paris, France · Montmartre

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

15 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Active — lots of walking

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Good to know

The main entrance is easy to miss—look for the staircase/bridge access on Avenue Rachel below street level. It's a large cemetery, so allow at least an hour to see the notable graves.

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Reviews

If you're into exploring the great (and lesser) cemeteries of Europe, you won't go wrong by adding this to your list. It's a lovely walk and the cemetery is filled with notable artists, authors and entertainers. I had some trouble connecting the location of burial sites with the map located at the entrance but, if…

Bill Keefe

2/5

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