Paris Père Lachaise Cemetery Walking Tour

Walk among the quiet paths and storied tombs of Père Lachaise Cemetery, where Paris’s cultural history rests beneath a canopy of greenery. On this guided Paris Père Lachaise Cemetery Walking Tour, hear the stories behind the artists, writers, and innovators whose lives continue to draw visitors from around the world.

Visit the final resting places of icons including Jim Morrison, Edith Piaf, Balzac, and Richard Wright. Along the way, your expert guide shares how the cemetery became a place of lasting interest and points out the distinctive designs of its tombs. Take in the natural scenery and pause for photos, with help from your guide.

Meet at the cemetery’s main entrance, between the Père Lachaise and Philippe Auguste stops on Metro Line 2. Discover the people and stories that make this landmark more than a resting place on a Paris Père Lachaise Cemetery Walking Tour.