Paris: Famous Graves of Pere Lachaise Cemetery Guided Tour

Paris, FR
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Highlights

  • Visit one of the most romantic and mysterious sites in Paris
  • Limited group size for personalized attention from guide
  • Learn about famous artists, musicians, and writers buried here
  • Experience the haunting magnificence of the cemetery
  • Discover tragic histories and forward-thinking women buried here

Meeting Point

Meet at the exit of the metro stop Alexandre Dumas, on Line 2. Your guide will be waiting at the exit with a sign – there is only one metro exit at this stop.

Meeting point

75011 Paris , France

End point

End Point

This service ends at Porte du Rèpos (nearest metro stop is Philippe Auguste, line 2).

Meeting point

75020 Paris , France

End point

What to expect

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Pere-Lachaise Cemetery

Your rendez-vous with Paris’ famous dead begins in the morning at Alexandre Dumas metro station. Meet your english-speaking guide and stroll into Père Lachaise Cemetery, the city’s most visited graveyard. Spanning 110 acres (44 hectares), this cemetery houses hundreds of thousands of the city’s famous and infamous dead in tombs of varying extravagance. Hear about some of the site’s famous artists, musicians and writers that rest here such as Edith Piaf, Molière, Chopin, Proust, Delacroix, Jim Morrison and Oscar Wilde. Wander through the labyrinth of graves and along stony paths to visit tombs accented in eccentricity and distinction. As you experience the haunting magnificence of the cemetery, you’ll learn tragic histories of lovers like Heloïse and Abelard – united in a single tomb in the 1817 after centuries apart – and forward-thinking women like writers Gertrude Stein and Collette. Your 2-hour tour concludes at Porte du Rèpos near the Philippe Auguste metro stop.

Duration 120 minutes
Admission Admission Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Please note tour runs only in English
Provided by City Wonders Ltd

What our experts say

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    Grab a coffee at nearby Café de l'Esplanade.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for the paths.
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    Visit the nearby Musée Edith Piaf afterward.
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    Check the cemetery map for famous graves.
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    Best visited early to avoid crowds.

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