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Père Lachaise Cemetery

Paris, France

About Père Lachaise Cemetery

The world's most famous cemetery — 110 acres of tree-lined avenues and elaborate funerary art where Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison, Édith Piaf, Marcel Proust, and Chopin are all buried. Père Lachaise is one of the most atmospheric walks in Paris; a free map at the entrance guides you to 70+ famous graves.

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📍16 Rue du Repos, 75020 Paris

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Why it works for solo travelers

✓ Comfortable to visit on your own.
✓ Good for meeting other travelers and locals.
✓ Free to visit.

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Free

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