For the 41st edition of the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris, the famous Père-Lachaise cemetery takes us on a walk through its alleys steeped in history, to meet the men and women of prestige who have made France famous... Join us at the cemetery on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024, for a walk full of surprises, in the heart of Paris' most famous cemetery.
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Considered one of the world's most famous necropolises, the Père-Lachaise cemetery is a must-see in Paris. In fact, it's the largest intramural cemetery in Paris. Whether for its history, the celebrities who rest there, its funerary arts, or its legends, Père-Lachaise attracts curious minds.
Sarah Bernhardt, Molière, Jim Morrison, Silvia Monfort, Frédéric Chopin, Édith Piaf, Jean-Pierre Bacri, Yves Montand, Gaspard Ulliel, Colette, Henri Salvador, Balzac, Thierry Mugler, Jean de la Fontaine... The aisles of Père-Lachaise are filled with great names that have left their mark on history and the world of the arts.
It's easy to get lost in the alleys of this cemetery, looking for any of these celebrities. That's why the cemetery is offering a special guided tour, to be experienced on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024.
Come and meet the Great Sybil of the Revolution, and let yourself be guided by this prophetess, who has been roaming the cemetery for over 200 years. Marie Anne Lenormand, her real name, will guide you through this maze of tombs, introducing you to some of her most famous friends. Your guide will also be happy to tell you all about thehistory and legends surrounding this eternal resting place...
Guided by the Great Sibyl of the Revolution, come and discover the secrets and stories behind the most famous tombs in the Père Lachaise cemetery on a colorful tour.
For over 200 years now, Marie Anne Lenormand has been wandering the maze of the eastern cemetery, her final resting place, better known to you as the Père Lachaise cemetery.
She's getting bored, and would love to meet some new people!
Let her guide you to the graves of her friends, and introduce you to the souls she frequents! She'll also tell you all about the cemetery's history and intrigues...
Guided tour in living history format, in small groups of 7 to 25 people max. Booking essential.
In French for adults and children aged 7 and over.
Guided tour led by Sirine Dutot, art historian and head of the funerary heritage inventory unit of the Paris cemeteries department. This tour will provide an opportunity to learn more about LGBT+ history through the prism of the personalities buried in Père Lachaise cemetery.
The tour starts at the cemetery's main entrance and lasts around 2 hours.
Père Lachaise cemetery is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Guided tour led by Sirine Dutot, art historian and head of the funerary heritage inventory unit of the Paris cemeteries department. This visit will be an opportunity to discover the history of the former Muslim cemetery of Père Lachaise and its personalities.
The visit will start at the entrance to the cemetery on the Porte Gambetta side and will last approximately half an hour.
The Père Lachaise cemetery is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Several other walks and guided tours are planned during these Heritage Days, so take a look at our selection.
The Journées du Patrimoine 2024 (Heritage Days 2024) are an opportunity to discover Paris in a whole new way, and to explore every nook and cranny on a range of cultural, unusual and romantic outings! Here's our best-of list of things to do in Paris over the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From September 21, 2024 to September 22, 2024
Location
Père-Lachaise Cemetery
Cimetière du Père-Lachaise
75020 Paris 20
Prices
Tarif réduit: €5
Tarif adulte: €10
Official website
pere-lachaise.com
Booking
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