Père Lachaise Cemetery
Highlights
Guided visit of this World famous cemetery
Description
A place visited yearly by 3 million tourists and locals alike, but also the theatre of roughly 10,000 funeral ceremonies, are you intrigued?
Once you’ve met your local guide at the exit of Metro Gambetta in the 20th quarter of Paris, you will be taken to discover the largest cemetery in the city of Paris, and one of the most famous in the world.
With over 70,000 burial plots spread over 43 hectares of gardens and of an acute architectural interest, Père Lachaise Cemetery is a unique visit that evokes several emotions: nostalgy, sadness, curiosity, respect, and amazement.
Whereas people want to ‘end up’ here the late as possible! the plots are very coveted, with a long waiting list, this can be considered as a 5-star cemetery! Its most celebrated occupant is most probably Jim Morrison, ever since his death in the summer of 1971, fans and non-fans alike have flocked to pause a moment at his tomb.
Numerous other personalities from all branches of arts, politics, culture and public figures have their final resting place at Père Lachaise, amongst them are: Chopin, Molière, Proust, Edith Piaf, Yves Montand or Oscar Wilde. The final one of this list being one of the most visited and infamous, your guide will be able to explain all the anecdotes and controversies of this and many other tombs during this 2 hour tour.
Included
Licensed guide
Excluded
Entrance fees
Essential informations
Duration: 2h/3h
Meeting time: 10am or 2pm
Meeting point: Meeting with your guide at metro Gambetta, Line 3, exit “Père Lachaise” or at hotel
Availability & close out dates: Daily Except Unforeseeable events
Cancellation Policy:
7 days or more in advance: full refund of monies paid *
Less than 7 days: 50% of monies paid *
24 hours or less: non-refund of the monies paid
* Except for all the non-refundable tickets required for bookings (Versailles tickets, Cruise tickets, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Orsay, etc…)
COVID-19 Safety measures
Disinfecting seats, arm rests and handles, between each service with a disposable antiseptic cloth
Airing of the vehicle interior after each service
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Face masks are available on our vehicle for the clients in case of mandatory wearing of masks
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