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Père Lachaise Cemetery Tour, Tales from the Graves and Crepes

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Overview

Explore the historic Père Lachaise Cemetery and visit the famous graves of Paris including Jim Morrison on this fascinating guided tour. This tour delves into the lives, loves, and lasting contributions of those who shaped our world. More than a cemetery, Père Lachaise is an open-air museum where every stop reveals an unforgettable tale. The tour also includes a delightful French crepe experience at a local Parisian Creperie.
As you walk through the leafy, peaceful grounds, your guide will share fascinating stories about the lives and deaths of these influential personalities, painting a vivid picture of their lasting impact on culture and history.
This Père Lachaise Cemetery tour paired with a French crepe experience offers a perfect combination of history, culture, and culinary indulgence. It’s an ideal way to explore the famous graves of Paris while enjoying a true taste of the city.

What's Included

  • Enjoy a perfect blend of history & culinary delights
  • French crepe at a traditional Parisian café (choice of sweet or savory options)
  • Visit to famous graves including Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Édith Piaf, and more
  • Extra food and beverages beyond the included crepe
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Gratuities for the guide (optional but appreciated)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

75011 Paris
France

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Rue de la Roquette
75011 Paris, France

The tour will end near the Creperie.

What To Expect

Pere-Lachaise Cemetery

Discover Paris' funeral history, from the eerie Catacombs to the creation of Père Lachaise. How it operates today, and the raw truths behind the city’s evolving approach to death. Your guide will lead you through the serene pathways of the cemetery, stopping at the graves of famous individuals Guest will find out why Oscar was moved from his first resting place after a pauper's funeral in Bagneaux cemetery. Oscar Wilde's friends and fans later raised the funds to purchase a burial plot in the more fashionable Père Lachaise cemetery and to have his body moved. Visit the grave of the most famous Born April 26, 1798 in France, he was one of the most famous romanticism painters. He portrayed among other things, the Muslim world, the result of his travels. He died on August 13, 1863, leaving a large number of works, many of which are in the Louvre in Paris. After seeing "Liberty Leading the People" in a history book at school, it impacted me a lot and I became interested in his work.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Tombstone of Edith Piaf

Visit the grave of the most famous French singer of the first half of the 20th century, whose singing fame was worldwide and had developed a cult-following among the working class.
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7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Communards' Wall

The final stand of the Paris Commune in 1871. This wall marks the spot where over a hundred Communards were executed, a poignant symbol of revolution, sacrifice, and the struggle for justice.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Avenue Circulaire

Tomb stone of Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas Gertrude Stein, the iconic writer and salon hostess, was at the heart of the city's avant-garde movement. Enabling artists to live from their art and therefore allowing us to enjoy their legacy today. This tomb is a tribute to their 40 year old relationship.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tombe de Oscar Wilde

Guest will find out why Oscar was moved from his first resting place after a pauper's funeral in Bagneaux cemetery. Oscar Wilde's friends and fans later raised the funds to purchase a burial plot in the more fashionable Père Lachaise cemetery and to have his body moved.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Recumbent Effigy of Victor Noir

A journalist murdered by the Emperor's relatives during the tumultuous days of the Second Empire. Buried as a martyr to an oppressive regime, Victor Noir has since become symbolised for his legendary fertility powers.
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7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tombe de Antoine Augustin Parmentier

Antoine Parmentier is famous for turning the potato from a feared food into a cherished part of French cuisine. Using reverse psychology, he convinced the French to embrace the potato by making it seem like a prized, forbidden treasure.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tombs of Molière and La Fontaine

Molière, the master of French comedy, and Jean de La Fontaine, the famed fable writer, left an indelible mark on 17th-century French literature. Both were brought to Père Lachaise to entice others to be buried here. Do those tombs truly hold the remains of those two legends?
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pere-Lachaise Cemetery

Tombe stone of Marcel Marceau World-renowned mime who captivated audiences with his unique ability to tell stories without a single word. Known for his iconic character Bip
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tombe de Frédéric Chopin

Find out why one of the world’s top composers decided to be buried here - Because Chopin feared being buried alive (not uncommon at that time), his heart was removed at his request before burial and placed in an urn.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tomb of Jim Morrison

Find out why Jim Morrison buried in a Paris cemetery? According to many accounts, Morrison, who had moved to France, loved walking through the Paris cemetery. His girlfriend, Pam Courson, who later died of a heroin overdose, said he “wanted to be buried there because his idol Oscar Wilde” was interred there.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rue de la Roquette

Visit a local an authentic Parisian Creperie for the perfect finish to a Parisian tour. Guests will enjoy a delicious sweet or savoury crepe cooked in the authentic French way. Choose from Ham/Cheese/Vegetarian/Chocolate or Lemon.
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35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
  • Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
  • Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Père Lachaise Cemetery Tour, Tales from the Graves and Crepes?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Enjoy a perfect blend of history & culinary delights
  • French crepe at a traditional Parisian café (choice of sweet or savory options)
  • Visit to famous graves including Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Édith Piaf, and more
  • No hassle easy access entrance to Père Lachaise Cemetery with an expert local guide
  • Fully guided walking tour with an expert, first-class friendly guide
  • English or French In person Guide.
  • Extra food and beverages beyond the included crepe
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Gratuities for the guide (optional but appreciated)

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility
  • Not suitable for guests with strict dietary requirements and food allergies
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
  • Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
  • Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
  • Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).

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