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Père Lachaise Cemetery (Cimetière du Père Lachaise)
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The Cimetière du Père Lachaise, which occupies 44 hectares (109 acres) on the eastern edge of Paris, is one of the city’s less obvious attractions, yet features on many a visitor’s itinerary. The cemetery is named after the Jesuit priest Père François de la Chaise, who was confessor to Louis XIV, and quickly became the most prestigious burial ground in the whole of the city, due to its location and royal connections. Created on the orders of Napoleon in 1804 by the famous architect Alexandre Broignart (who was also responsible for the Paris Bourse, or stock exchange), its design is based on that of an English park and features many large trees, as well as sculptures and monuments by illustrious French artists. Some 70,000 graves adorn the site, with famous names including writers, such as Molière, La Fontaine, Honoré de Balzac and Oscar Wilde, singers Edith Piaf and Maria Callas, composer Frédéric Chopin and impressionist painter Camille Pissarro. Jim Morrison’s grave invariably attracts the most attention, despite attempts by the authorities to discourage the cult atmosphere that can threaten to disturb the otherwise respectful ambience. Père Lachaise is the largest green space in Paris and the peaceful surroundings make it a popular place to escape the bustle of the city. Guided tours are available by prior arrangement.
Contact Addresses
Cimetière du Père Lachaise, 16 rue du Repos, 75020 Paris, France
Tel: (01) 5525 8210. Fax: (01) 4370 4216. Website: www.paris-france.org
Transportation
Air: Paris Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris Orly Airport. Rail: Train: Paris Gare du Nord (Eurostar) Station. Underground: Philippe Auguste, Père Lachaise or Gambetta. Road: Bus: 61. Car: A1 (from Lille); A16 (from Boulogne); E60 (from Brussels); A62, then A20, A71 and A10 (from Toulouse); A3 (from Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport); A4 (from Strasbourg); A6 (from Lyon and Marseille) or A13 (from Caen).
Opening Times
Mon-Fri 0800-1730, Sat 0830-1730, Sun and public holidays 0900-1730 (5 Nov-15 Mar); Mon-Fri 0800-1800, Sat 0830-1730, Sun and public holidays 0900-1730 (16 Mar-4 Nov). Administrative offices closed Sat-Sun.
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Location
xxxx, France, Paris
Contact Addresses
Tel: (01) 5525 8210. Fax: (01) 4370 4216. Website: www.paris-france.org
Transportation
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