Things to do in Pere-Lachaise

Discover Père-Lachaise Cemetery, Paris's largest and most popular cemetery and the home of fantastic paranormal phenomena. Hear stories about the celebrities buried here, learn about the cemetery's long history, and uncover fascinating tales of ghosts that roam the grounds. Walk amongst the graves with your guide and spot the resting places of famous celebrities like Frédéric Chopin, Edith Piaf, Marcel Proust, Oscar Wilde, and Jim Morrison. Learn about the lives of the celebrities and the numerous Parisians laid to rest in Père-Lachaise Cemetery. With over one million people interned in the cemetery, it should be no surprise that it is one of the most haunted places in Paris. Learn about the long history of the cemetery, the strange cults associated with it, and delve into the hauntings reported over the years. As you explore, your guide will tell you stories about spiritualist founder Allan Kardec, the fantasms found by the tomb of Jim Morisson, the ghost of Marcel Proust who wanders the cemetery looking for his lover, and many lesser-known phenomena that loom within Père-Lachaise Cemetery.

Historic and scenic, Père Lachaise Cemetery boasts some of the most expensive and coveted grave real estate in the world. It is the final resting place for famous artists, writers and musicians, from Yves Montand and Simone Signoret to Chopin and Oscar Wilde. On this 2-hour walking tour you’ll wander through this labyrinth of headstones, trees, and paths as your guide points out the famous graves and eccentricities that make this place so special. Oscar Wilde’s tomb surely stands out, covered entirely with bright red lipstick from kisses left by visiting admirers. As you pass Chopin’s tomb it seems that you can almost hear his well-known funeral march. See the final resting place of Molière, the famous French playwright. Famous for irony and satire, Molière, a sick man whose doctors thought he was a hypochondriac, died on stage playing a well man who is a hypochondriac, while the audience cheered him on. The most visited grave is that of the American rock star, Jim Morrison. His grave and those surrounding it are covered with graffiti from the hordes of fans that come here. Enjoy a walk through an extraordinary cemetery and relive the lives of some of the world’s greats.

The Père Lachaise cemetery was first opened in Paris in 1804. Today, it is the biggest cemetery in Paris, and houses the graves of a lot of famous artists, writers and politicians, including the likes of Chopin, Jim Morisson, Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, and Delacroix. On this guided visit, make your way through the cemetery discover the different kinds of architecture and sculptures along the graves, supplemented with fascinating anecdotes and historical explanations from your guide, including an explanation as to the creation and the origins of the name of the Père Lachaise cemetery, as well as the discovery of some beautiful graves and legends, like that of the star-crossed Heloise and Abelard.

Choose between a 2, 3, 4 or 6-day pass and get two passes in one - Go City's All-Inclusive Paris Pass® AND the Paris Museum Pass. Admire the sights from the river on a Bateaux Parisiens River Cruise, climb up the Eiffel Tower on a guided tour, sample a cheeky glass of French wine, hop-on hop-off with a Big Bus Paris Tour of the city and so much more. Plus, with the Paris Museum Pass, get free entry to over 50 top museums and monuments including Louvre, d'Orsay Museum and Versailles. Your pass is valid for 2-years from the purchase date and is only activated once you visit your first attraction - offering you plenty of flexibility around your trip. You then have 2, 3, 4 or 6 consecutive days to visit the best of Paris. Top attractions include - (R) reservations required: • Louvre Museum (R) • 1-Day Big Bus Paris Hop-on Hop-off Tour • Bateaux Parisiens - Seine River Cruise • Eiffel Tower Guided Climb (R) • Croque Monsieur & Champagne Cocktail by the Seine • Notre Dame and the Archeological Crypt Experience (R) • Parisian Breakfast at Café Louise • Tour Montparnasse • French Wine Tasting at Les Caves du Louvre (R) • Arc de Triomphe • Palace of Versailles (R) • d'Orsay Museum • Aquarium de Paris • Champagne Gourmand in Montmartre • Saint-Chapelle (R) • and more! Download the Go City app or use the digital guidebook to browse the included activities, place reservations where needed, and on the day of your visit simply show your digital pass on your mobile phone for entry. It's that easy! *Savings based on itineraries on Go City website.

The most surprising open-air museum in Paris, Père Lachaise is home to 70,000 graves and 5,300 trees in 44 hectares of landscaped beauty. On this tour you will discover an enchanted hill in the heart of Paris, with full commentary in this labyrinthine cemetery, famous all over the world for its funerary art and as the final resting home for extraordinary women and men who left their mark in history, art, and literature. The necro-romantic experience is certified by the Paris Visitors Bureau, and takes you on a trip through history, where the great celebrities of the past come alive. See the tombs of Marcel Proust, Honoré de Balzac, Edith Piaf, Delacroix, Gericault, Jim Morisson, Chopin, Oscar Wilde, and many others. Discover the final resting place of Molière and La Fontaine. Your guide will provide a narrative of energy and passion, balancing humor with historical accuracy to share secrets and anecdotes about the legends of the past and present.

Embark on a guided tour of the legendary Pere Lachaise Cemetery in Paris. Discover a labyrinth world-renowned for its funerary art and the final resting place for many great men and women from the world of art, music, literature, and politics. Meet your guide by the entrance to Pere Lachaise Cemetery and discover an open-air museum in Paris, home to 70,000 graves, 5,300 trees, and 44 hectares of landscaped beauty. Stroll down the cemetery’s cobbled paths to see ornately carved tombstones. Enjoy a trip through history where the great celebrities of the past come alive. See the tombs of Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, and Jim Morrison. Discover the final resting place of Molière and Chopin. Pay your respects at the graves of Isadora Duncan and Gertrude Stein, and marvel at the tomb of Héloise and Abélard. Your guide will provide a narrative of energy and passion, balancing humor with historical accuracy to share secrets and anecdotes about the legends of the past and present.

Your task will be to help Victor find peace by solving his death-long search, discovering where he lies and unmasking his murderer. The Père Lachaise cemetery is the biggest cemetery in Paris where rest many celebrities. A quiet place for its many residents. Your team has a mystery to solve, with your meagre clues and your inaccurate plan, you will have to roam across the cemetery, looking for more witnesses, more clues. And 2 hours is not so easy for such a task. Throughout this experience, you will explore most of the most famous French cemetery, discover about its history and some stories among its residents, some more famous than others. You will discover a place like none other. Will you be up to the job ?

Explore the enigmatic Père Lachaise Cemetery and delve into a realm where life and death intersect, time stands still, and the secrets of the souls that haunt this historic place are revealed. We invite you to a unique mystical tour, guided by a passionate speaker in historical outfits. Meet Marie-Anne Lenormand, a historical figure from the time of the French Revolution, known for her divination talents. This great Sibyl, often forgotten despite her significance, takes you on an intriguing and memorable journey through Père Lachaise Cemetery. In the company of Miss Lenormand, you will explore the two facets of this place - its romantic side and its modern section. Discover the crematorium, the columbarium, the Wall of the Federates, the Muslim section, the Jewish section, as well as the graves of illustrious personalities such as Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, Victor Noir, Frédéric Chopin, Théodore Géricault, Jim Morrison, Eloise and Abelard. This tour is not just a walk through history but a profound immersion into the afterlife, where the stories of the souls that populate the cemetery coexist with History. Ideal for adults and children over 8 years old, you will be captivated by Miss Lenormand's personality and her narrative filled with mystery and curiosity. Put on comfortable shoes and get ready for an encounter with history, mysteries, and lost souls of Père Lachaise, all guided by the lively and colorful spirit of the grandiose Marie-Anne Lenormand.

Meet your guide at Place de la Bourse then set out on a food-lovers walking tour through the charming streets of Bordeaux. The tour takes you to a number of historic eateries, modern cafes, and trendy restaurants where you can sample the true gastronomic wonders of this city. - Get into the groove with a little wine tasting. White, red, or rosé, you will taste a glass of a high-quality organic wine, and discover how it is made. - Try one of the best traditional French dishes. - Discover a selection of fresh, flavorful types of cheese. This culinary destination embodies the perfect blend of artisanal expertise and a passion for taste (Evening only). -(Lunch only) End with refined chocolate bonbons from a local female chocolatier who has won several awards, and the keepsake, a little caramelized hazelnut treat from a small local family business. You will also try one of the region's sweet specialties, the delicious Dune Blanche du Bassin d'Arcachon. Tastings may vary according to the season.

Wander the quiet walkways and park-like setting of Père Lachaise Cemetery, one of the oldest cemeteries in Paris and discover the last resting place of Edith Piaf, Oscar Wilde, Molière, Jim Morrison, Jean Paul Sartre, Chopin and many others. Meet your guide at the entrance to the cemetery in the 20th arrondissement and learn about the artists, writers, politicians and other remarkable personalities that are buried within its beautiful stone walls. Hear stories that encapsulate the history of Paris, the cemetery itself and even the popular culture, literary and political history of the 20th century. Learn about a gruesome Communist uprising in Paris and the hordes of Jim Morrison fans that make a pilgrimage to visit the tomb of The Doors front man.