Père Lachaise Cemetery

Paris's largest cemetery and final resting place of world-famous figures: Edith Piaf, Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Chopin, Molière, Proust, Balzac. An open-air museum among ancient trees and gothic tombs

Practical Information

Prices verified: Jan 15, 2026

Visit Duration

Minimum1 hours

Recommended1.5 hours

Maximum2 hours

Entrance Fee

Free

Free entry. No official tours - book private tour for context. Map at entrance. Enter from Gambetta metro for downhill route to famous graves. Wear comfortable shoes - paths uneven

Best Time to Visit

Morning for fewer crowds and best light. Allow 2-3 hours. Autumn for atmospheric colors

Official Website

Connectivity & Services

Wheelchair access

Partial

Audio guide

Not available

Staff assistance

Not available

Facilities & Services

Restrooms

Benches

Information

Working Hours

Period: Mar 16 — Nov 5

Monday08:00 — 18:00

Tuesday08:00 — 18:00

Wednesday08:00 — 18:00

Thursday08:00 — 18:00

Friday08:00 — 18:00

Saturday08:30 — 18:00

Sunday09:00 — 18:00

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10°

59%12 м/с

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