The offers at a glance
| Offer | Price seen (October 2026) | Duration | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Père-Lachaise guided tour | From about 22 USD; 4.8 out of 5 (about 2,424 reviews) | 3 h | First visit, famous graves |
| Small group of 10, in French | See the listing | 2 h | A shorter visit |
| Semi-private group of 12 | From about 62 USD | 2 h 30 | A small group |
| Tour with crêpes | From about 55 USD | 3 h | A tasty break |
| Free walk | Free | 2 h | Independent walkers |
The graves to look for
| Grave | Division |
|---|---|
| Jim Morrison | 6 |
| Oscar Wilde | 89 |
| Édith Piaf | 97 |
| Frédéric Chopin | 11 |
| Molière and La Fontaine | 25 |
Hours and free entry
The cemetery is free, open every day from 8:00 on weekdays, 8:30 on Saturday and 9:00 on Sunday, until 18:00, then 17:30 from 6 November. A free map is available at each entrance. The ground is hilly and cobbled in places: wear good shoes.
Guide or free walk?
The cemetery has 97 divisions and thousands of graves: a guide tells the stories behind the names and saves you from searching. One traveller found 3 hours long on foot; if you prefer less, a 2-hour small-group tour exists. Otherwise, follow our Père-Lachaise itinerary and our cemetery page.
Which offer to choose
- First time: the 3-hour guided tour, the most booked.
- Less time: the 2-hour small-group tour.
- Zero budget: the free walk with the map from the entrance.
- Around Édith Piaf: the Édith Piaf museum, by appointment.
