Paris, FR

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Père Lachaise Cemetery is the largest cemetery in Paris and one of the most visited in the world. More than 75,393 tombs, including famous writers, artists, politicians, etc., are located here.

About this building

A stroll through this centrally located Paris cemetery is a pleasant walk through a wonderful display of different architectural styles, with Roman-style mausoleums, intricate Gothic designs and modern sculptures.

Famous historical figures of France and the world are buried here, such as Molière, Balzac, Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, Marcel Proust, etc.

Key Features

  • Monuments
  • Atmosphere / quiet space
  • Links to national heritage
  • Famous people or stories

Visitors information

  • Bus stop within 100m
  • Train station within 250m
  • Level access throughout
  • Level access to the main areas
  • On street parking at the building
  • Accessible toilets in the building
  • Café within 500m

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Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Croix de Ménilmontant

The church of Notre-Dame-de-la-Croix, built between 1863 and 1880, combines neo-Romanesque and neo-Gothic elements. The present church was designed by the architect Louis-Jean-Antoine Héret (1821-1899). It is also remarkable for its 78-metre high bell tower and the monumental staircase that precedes its façade. It is one of the largest churches in Paris (the 4th largest church in Paris).

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Église Saint-Ambroise

The Saint-Ambroise church was built in the eclectic style between 1863 and 1868 on a former chapel dating from 1659. The chapel was destroyed during the construction of the Boulevard du Prince Eugène, renamed Boulevard Voltaire in 1870. During the Commune in 1871, without preventing worship, the church was the headquarters of the Ambroise club, known as the proletarians' club, which included feminist speakers. This club published the newspaper "Le prolétaire".

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