Père-Lachaise: an All Saints’ Day walk among famous graves
By Rédaction My Sweet Paris · Published 1 November 2026
On 1 November, All Saints’ Day, Père-Lachaise Cemetery invites a quiet walk along its autumn paths. Entry is free, with no booking. From Hôtel Concortel, metro line 3 takes you there with no change.
Why visit Père-Lachaise?
It is the largest cemetery in Paris and one of the most famous in the world: a vast, sloping, tree-lined garden where chapels and sculptures tell two centuries of history. People come as much to wander as to pay their respects.
Which famous graves can you find?
- Frédéric Chopin, always covered in flowers.
- Molière and Jean de La Fontaine.
- Alfred de Musset and Honoré de Balzac.
- Jim Morrison, the singer of the Doors.
A map is displayed at the entrances: note the divisions before setting off, as the site is large and hilly.
When to go and how to get there?
Entry is free. On Sundays and public holidays the cemetery opens at 9 am. According to the City of Paris, it closes at 5.30 pm from 6 November to 15 March; check the All Saints’ Day hours on paris.fr. Please be discreet: it is a place of remembrance, especially today. From the Concortel, take line 3 at Havre-Caumartin or Saint-Lazare to Père-Lachaise or Gambetta, with no change.
Find Père-Lachaise on our illustrated map, and more ideas in Discover Paris.
Frequently asked questions
Is Père-Lachaise free?
Yes, entry is free with no booking. Only guided tours run by private organisers are paid.
Where is Jim Morrison’s grave?
At Père-Lachaise, like those of Chopin, Molière and Balzac. Check the map displayed at the entrances to find the divisions.
What time does Père-Lachaise close in winter?
According to the City of Paris, at 5.30 pm from 6 November to 15 March. On Sundays and public holidays it opens at 9 am.
How do I get there from Saint-Lazare?
Metro line 3 runs from Saint-Lazare and Havre-Caumartin to Père-Lachaise and Gambetta stations, with no change.
Practical information
- Père-Lachaise Cemetery, Paris 20th — metro Père-Lachaise or Gambetta (line 3).
- Free entry, no booking.
- Sundays and public holidays from 9 am; closes at 5.30 pm from 6 November to 15 March according to the City of Paris.
- From the hotel: direct line 3 from Havre-Caumartin or Saint-Lazare.
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Sources
- Paris.fr — Cimetière du Père-Lachaise — 1 November 2026
- Paris.fr — Toussaint : tout savoir sur l’ouverture des cimetières — 1 November 2026
- L’Officiel des spectacles — Cimetière du Père-Lachaise — 1 November 2026
- Paris je t’aime — Cimetière du Père-Lachaise — 1 November 2026