Description
A Père Lachaise cemetery tour is a two-hour walk through the largest and best-known burial ground in Paris, sometimes called an open-air museum. A small group follows an expert guide along tree-lined avenues and past ornate mausoleums.
The stops are the graves of artists, writers and musicians, such as Édith Piaf and Frédéric Chopin, Jim Morrison and Oscar Wilde. For each, the guide tells what they did, what they left behind and how they were tied to Paris.
Along the way you also learn how the cemetery is laid out, how French burial traditions work and what the place says about art, politics and society over the centuries. The mood is calm and reflective, and the storytelling keeps the history approachable.
- Expert guide
- Tips not included
The tour suits history and culture lovers, and anyone who wants a quieter, more reflective side of the city. The visit is on foot, so wear comfortable walking shoes.