We bought a map or €2.50 as we went in - you really need one if you are to find the graves of the famous. We found all the well known ones although it was sad to see Sarah Bernhardt's looking very neglected. Oscar Wilde's is most strange. However easily the most moving were the memorials to those who lost... More

Brilliant, but there are three differing maps as to where graves are and some graves are not even on the maps. it is a very eccentric cemetery if you can have such a thing.

Instead of competing for a spot in the queue to see a famous building in Paris, perhaps try a peaceful yet exhilarating walk through the ancient cemetery Pere Lachaise. Entry is free, but take a good set of shoes because it involves extensive walking. You are given a map upon entry . It's wonderful in there. Some graves are very... More

A must visit if only for its "residents"..... ....Do wear very sturdy walking shoes as ground is uneven. .....Go on a day with good light for the most powerful photographs ......Download a map and take with you. On the weekend they run out and it is impossible to find anyone without one. .....Enjoy connecting with others from around the world... More

We went to this cemetery on a very warm Sunday in April and it was loaded with visitors. We used the city bus to get there - it stops right outside the cemetery. But you should know that you can't get the return bus at the stop where you arrived. The bus stop for returning is a couple of blocks... More

As a long time fan of The Doors, I had always wanted to see Jim Morrison's grave site. Well, I finally did...what a disappointment! The grave is small, tucked behind other graves, surrounded by a barrier and covered in graffiti. It looks nothing like the pictures I see online, certainly there isn't a bust of him. While the rest of... More

not on everyones list while sight seeing, but it is so worth an hour or 2. many known people are here, get a map from outside for 1euro, and see Rossini, Oscar wilde, edith piaf, jim Morrison...among many other graves. the avenues are spectacular, but it gets hot, take some water

Although I have been living in Paris I never ventured to see all the dead celebs buried at Pere Lachaise! What a treat to see the cemetery, hear its history and visited so many famous grave sites. We had Hanna as our tour guide! We spent 3 hours and the time flew by, not sure we could navigated and covered... More

We visited the cemetery on a Monday morning and even though it is supposed to be a popular tourist destination we seemed to be mostly by ourselves. The crypts are extremely interesting and some very ornate. Anyone interested in architecture would find this cemetery really interesting. Well worth a visit.