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A cemetery with headstones and trees lining a cobblestone path. 1
A weathered stone monument with columns and a clock, surrounded by trees and foliage. 2
A stone monument with a carved relief and the name 'ROBERTSON' inscribed. 3
A cemetery with gravestones, flowers, and a plaque. 4
A grave with flowers, a photo frame, and a memorial plaque. 5
By Archeocultura
Free cancellation available
The previous price was P 1,779 and current price is P 1,423 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • As an archaeologist, I will explain the techniques for constructing tombs, the organization of concessions, the materials used, and the contemporary challenges of heritage conservation.

    You will learn to decipher the symbols engraved in the stone:
    wreaths of immortals, broken columns, winged hourglasses, intertwined hands, weeping… Every detail has a precise meaning.

    Why choose this visit?
    Unlike classic tours focused only on celebrities, this experience highlights:
    The social history of death in Paris
    Artistic movements (Neoclassical, Romantic, Art Nouveau)
    Archaeological discoveries and heritage issues
    A living, documented, and accessible approach to all.

Activity location

  • Pere-Lachaise Cemetery
    • 8 Boulevard de Menilmontant
    • 75020, Paris, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 28ter Bd de Ménilmontant
    • 28ter Boulevard de Ménilmontant
    • 75020, Paris, Île-de-France, France

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English

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
P 1,778.26
P 1,422.61 x 1 AdultP 1,422.61
Total
The previous price was P 1,778.26 and current price is P 1,422.61
20% off

French

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • French
Language options: French
Price details
P 1,778.26
P 1,422.61 x 1 AdultP 1,422.61
Total
The previous price was P 1,778.26 and current price is P 1,422.61
20% off

Spanish

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Price details
P 1,778.26
P 1,422.61 x 1 AdultP 1,422.61
Total
The previous price was P 1,778.26 and current price is P 1,422.61
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    guide
  • Exclusions
    Meals
  • Exclusions
    Public transportation

Know before you book

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Pere-Lachaise Cemetery

  • 2h
☠️☠️ Offer yourself a unique exploration of France's most famous cemetery with a passionate historian-archaeologist, specialist in funerary practices and Parisian heritage. Far more than a simple burial ground, Père Lachaise is a true open-air museum, a life-sized history book where every alley, every chapel, and every sculpture tells of an era, an ideology, a destiny. Historical introduction Discover the creation of the cemetery under Napoleon I and its role in Parisian history. The visit will also take you in front of the tombs of major personalities who have marked cultural and artistic history: Among the graves mentioned (depending on the chosen route): ⚰️Oscar Wilde ⚰️Jim Morrison ⚰️Édith Piaf ⚰️Frédéric Chopin ⚰️Molière ⚰️Jean de La Fontaine (The itinerary may vary depending on the conditions and requests of the group.)

Location

Activity location

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    Pere-Lachaise Cemetery
    • 8 Boulevard de Menilmontant
    • 75020, Paris, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    28ter Bd de Ménilmontant
    • 28ter Boulevard de Ménilmontant
    • 75020, Paris, Île-de-France, France

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