Paris: Père Lachaise Cemetery 2-Hour Walking Tour - Famous Graves (English/French Guide)

Walk with your guide to find
the graves of famous figures at Père Lachaise

Père Lachaise is a historic cemetery where many artists, writers and musicians rest, from Yves Montand and Simone Signoret to Chopin and Oscar Wilde. You'll meet your guide at Alexandre Dumas station and head into the cemetery.

For 2 hours, you'll stroll through the maze-like cemetery of tombstones, trees and paths while your guide tells you about the graves of famous figures and what makes this place special. There is also time for photos along the way.

See the graves of Oscar Wilde and Chopin

Oscar Wilde's grave is easy to spot, covered in red lipstick from the kisses left by visiting fans. At Chopin's grave, you can almost hear his famous funeral march.

Visit the final resting places of Molière and Jim Morrison

The French playwright Molière, famous for his satirical plays, is known for the anecdote of dying on stage while playing a man worried about his health. The most visited grave is that of American rock star Jim Morrison, surrounded by graffiti left by fans. At the end of the tour, you'll return to Alexandre Dumas station where you started.

※ The cemetery may be closed due to bad weather.
※ The graves visited and their order may change depending on local conditions.