Behind the Gates Blog
PÈRE LACHAISE IN THE NEWS
PÈRE LACHAISE GUIDEBOOK
MEET ME AT
PÈRE LACHAISE
A walking tour to 31 must-see graves
"A Book With Soul"
By Miles H.
Right away with Anna Eriksson and Mason Bendewald's arresting book Meet Me at
Père Lachaise...the book is an incredibly rare gem: A knowledgeable collection of
terse but robust facts about the amazing residents of Père Lachaise, organized to be
suitable for a tour, yet seasoned with inimitable personal anecdotes that briefly
alight like a Psyche butterfly. It's a brief dance of two living souls among thousands
that have passed...in other words...life. (read more)
VISITING PÈRE LACHAISE
Address:
16 rue du Repos, 75020
Paris, France (Belleville / Père Lachaise)
Phone:
Hours:
November 6 - March 15
Mon - Sat 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Sun & Holidays 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
March 16 - November 5
Mon - Sat 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sun & Holidays 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tour Groups:
Père Lachaise Cemetery does not have any official tours.
However, several Paris tour companies are able to arrange
visits upon request. The official Paris board of tourism is an
excellent source for tour options:
http://en.parisinfo.com
Metro Stops:
Père Lachaise or Gambetta. Click plan for map.
https://www.ratp.fr/plan-metro