Père-Lachaise is undoubtedly the best-known of Parisian cemeteries. It's great to lose yourself in the alleys of this vast site, listed as a Monument Historique, but you can also take part in themed guided tours with a specialist.
Follow the guides as they take you on a guided tour of this large cemetery in Paris's 20th arrondissement, which was opened in the early 19th century. Our guides will help you find your way around the 70,000 graves at Père-Lachaise.
Among the many guided tours of the Parisian cemetery, take a stroll with a guide through Père Lachaise's 44 hectares, a veritable open-air museum that's a pleasure to visit. You can discover the great ladies of Père-Lachaise with l'Échappée Belle or visit Père-Lachaise from a cinematic perspective with Juliette Dubois's ciné-balades.
The Mur des Fédérés is located near the Porte de la Réunion - in division 97.
The Monument aux Morts and the Chapel are directly accessible from the Porte Principale and Porte du Repos.
The cemetery is certainly a free place to stroll around, but it's also a funerary site, so you need to respect the place and the people in it.
If you book a hotel close to metro line 3, you can easily reach the Père-Lachaise Cemetery.
Père-Lachaise in figures :
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Entrance to the cemetery is free. Several gates provide access.
Porte des Amandiers and Porte de la Réunion are not accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Main gate: 28 ter boulevard de Ménilmontant - 75020
Metro line 2: Philippe-Auguste station / RATP buses n° 61, 69, 71
other entrances :
You cannot access the cemetery approximately 15mn before closing time.
November 6 to March 15 :
March 16 to November 5 :
In the event of bad weather, the cemetery may close earlier than the times indicated.
