Places of freshness, calm and serenity, Parisian cemeteries are free and open to all , offering beautiful walks far from the hustle and bustle of the city, all year round.
Here,funeral art enthusiasts can discover the final tributes paid to their residents. Stroll between the graves of the unknown and those of personalities from the worlds of cinema, art, literature and painting.
So take advantage of sunny weekends or public holidays to take a little stroll, to get a breath offresh air and change your mind, while discovering green, historic and relaxing places .
You'll come away a changed person.
A little tour of the Montparnasse Cemetery
The Montparnasse cemetery is the final resting place of many famous personalities, and a stroll through it is a free and instructive pleasure. [Read more]
The Catacombs of Paris, an unusual visit to the bowels of the capital
Have you ever ventured into the Catacombs of Paris? Let's go and discover this creepy brown place, known to all but where most have never been. A fascinating and historic site, a guided tour of the Catacombs is well worth the detour, as well as keeping you cool on hot days. [Read more]
Père Lachaise, Paris's most mythical cemetery and the graves of famous personalities
The Père Lachaise cemetery is not only the largest cemetery in Paris, but also one of the most visited in the world. Whether for its history, its illustrious figures or even its legends, this place is a must-see in the capital. [Read more]
France's oldest animal cemetery at Asnières-sur-Seine (92)
Did you know? France's oldest pet cemetery is just a metro ride from Paris. This is the dog cemetery in the town of Asnières-sur-Seine. Here lie some of history's most famous animals, as well as others, anonymous and beloved. [Read more]
Stroll in the Cemetery of Montmartre
The Montmartre Cemetery is the last resting place of François Truffaut, Jeanne Moreau, Michel Berger, France Gall, Dalida or Emile Zola. It's a refreshing and unmissable visit in the Montmartre district. [Read more]
Passy Cemetery, opposite the Eiffel Tower
Situated on the edge of the Trocadero Gardens, Passy Cemetery enjoys an advantageous location. It's easy to see why Edouard Manet, Fernandel and Claude Debussy chose to end their days here, overlooked by the Eiffel Tower. [Read more]
Picpus Cemetery, a secret historic site in Paris
The Picpus cemetery in Paris is a little-known site that nevertheless represents an important part of the capital's history. Listed as a historical monument, it contains the bodies of those guillotined during the Great Terror. [Read more]
Visiting the Batignolles Cemetery
In north-west Paris sets a cemetery quite out of favor and abandoned by tourists and locals: the Batignolles Cemetery. It’s up to you to make a big difference and discover the 15,000 graves including the ones of illustrious French artists. [Read more]
Great walks in Parisian cemeteries!
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