About Père Lachaise
Père Lachaise station is the gateway to the world's most visited cemetery, where Édith Piaf, Jim Morrison, Frédéric Chopin, Oscar Wilde, Marcel Proust and Honoré de Balzac are buried. The 44-hectare cemetery is also one of the most beautiful parks in Paris, with ancient trees, cobbled paths and spectacular funerary sculptures. Pick up a map at the main entrance.
Lines Served
Traveller Tips
- 1Pick up a free map at the main entrance on Boulevard de Ménilmontant to find celebrity graves
- 2Jim Morrison's grave (division 6) attracts the most visitors - often crowded
- 3Oscar Wilde's tomb (division 89) features a famous sphinx sculpture covered in lipstick kisses
- 4The cemetery is free and open daily - an extraordinary 2-3 hour visit
Accessibility
✓Wheelchair accessible
✓Step-free access
✓Audio announcements
✓Visual displays
✓Accessible toilets
✓Tactile guides
Facilities
Toilets
Info Desk
Nearby Attractions
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Belleville neighbourhood
Ménilmontant street art
Parc de Belleville (views of Paris)
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Zone 1
Travel Zone
Est. 1903
Step-free access available