Historic site · France · Île-de-France
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Leafy cemetery where many famous artists and writers are buried.
For storytellers
Why Père Lachaise Cemetery matters
Père Lachaise is more like a park than a graveyard. Winding cobbled paths lead to the graves of Oscar Wilde, Édith Piaf, Jim Morrison and many others. Pick up a map at the entrance and follow a theme: writers, musicians or painters.
Talking points
- Oscar Wilde, Édith Piaf and Jim Morrison are buried here.
- It is a peaceful park-like space.
- Pick up a map to find your favourite names.
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