Paris · Marais and the east
Père Lachaise Cemetery
A large hillside cemetery with the graves of many artists and writers. Entry is free, and the paths are long and sloped, so wear comfortable shoes.
- 2 h
- Free
- Booking: not needed
- Marais and the east
Data checked on October 4, 2026
The cemetery opened in 1804 on a hillside at the edge of what was then Paris. It is laid out like a small town, with cobbled lanes, numbered sections and tombs in the form of stone chapels. Writers, musicians and painters from many countries are buried here. Maps at the gates mark the best-known graves, and the paths are long and sloped.
What to look for
- The graves of Oscar Wilde and Jim Morrison
- The tombs of Édith Piaf and Chopin
- The Mur des Fédérés in the south-east corner
- The view of the city from the higher paths
Opening hours
| Monday | 8:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:45 pm |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:45 pm |
| Thursday | 8:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:45 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:45 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:45 pm |
| Sunday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:45 pm |
From 16 March to 5 November: Monday to Friday 08:00 to 18:00, Saturday 08:30 to 18:00, Sunday 09:00 to 18:00. It closes earlier from 6 November. Visitors are no longer admitted in the last 15 minutes.
Source: Ville de Paris, checked October 4, 2026
Tickets and booking
Free. Entry is free.
Getting there
Père Lachaise on Métro 2 and 3 is at the main gate, and Gambetta on Métro 3 and 3bis is by the upper gate.
Tip
Come in the morning and bring a map of the graves you want to find.