Find your way around the cemetery
Père-Lachaise Map: All 97 Divisions
Already know a grave’s division number? Find that section on the map, then locate the paths and the nearest entrance.
Select a division, then choose “Show on map” to zoom in. Numbers mark sections, not individual graves. The gold dots show the five entrances.
From the division to the grave.
Find the name
Look up a famous person’s biography and note the division number before you visit. Biographies are currently in French.
Find a famous person (in French) →Choose your entrance
Compare the division’s location with the entrances. Consider steps, slopes, and the gate you will use to leave.
Compare the five entrances →A division is a section, not an exact grave location.
Once you reach the right division, use path names and neighboring graves to help you find your way.
How to find a grave →Once you reach the right division, use path names and neighboring graves to help you find your way.
Keep your maps close at hand.
The map book brings together area maps and an alphabetical index of famous people to help you plan your visit and find your way around.
View the English map book →