Cemeteries in Paris, Illinois

Private Cemeteries in Paris, Illinois often have specific restrictions, such as religious affiliation or family connections. Military Cemeteries in Paris, Illinois are primarily for veterans and individuals who have served in the armed forces, and in some cases, their family members. Public Cemeteries in Paris, Illinois are open to the general public without any particular restrictions.

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Our database contains records of burials from 19 cemeteries.

The best known cemeteries in Paris are Père Lachaise and the Montmartre and Montparnasse cemeteries, but there are 14 cemeteries altogether in the French capital. These peaceful spots popular with walkers are often vast spaces: the three biggest ones are from 11 to 44 hectares in area.

The graves of Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison and Frédéric Chopin are arguably the most famous and most visited in the cemetery and we planned our route to allow us to visit each of their burial places.

The Cimetière du Calvaire opened in 1688 alongside the Montmartre Abbey making it the oldest cemetery in Paris. You'll find it tucked in beside one of the most ancient churches in Paris, Saint Pierre de Montmartre which dates from the beginning of the 12th century.

Some of the world's most beloved singers, philosophers, writers, musicians, and artists are laid to rest in this 110-acre tree-lined cemetery. These include Frédéric Chopin, Gertrude Stein, Molière, and Marcel Proust. Not surprisingly, Père Lachaise Cemetery ranks as one of the top tourist sites in Paris.

Montparnasse Cemetery The Montparnasse Cemetery, in the 14th Arrondissement, is one of the most beautiful cemeteries in Paris. Known by locals as the cemetery of the south, in opposition to Père Lachaise, which is in the north, it is less frequented than Père Lachaise but just as peaceful and tranquil.

But unless you're very rich and famous yourself, it's unlikely you'll find a resting place nearby. Last year, some 5,000 people wanted to be buried in Paris, but only 171 plots were allocated -- at a cost of some 16,000 euros ($18,200) a piece.

This meant overcrowding and disease, and by 1786 the city centre cemeteries were condemned, all bodies were moved underground to the catacombs and cemeteries were banned in central Paris.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Is Cimetière du Père Lachaise free? There is not any fee to see the cemetery.

Situated among the rolling hills of the 20th arrondissement in east Paris, Pére Lachaise is the hauntingly beautiful final resting place of many famous figures in art, music, literature and history.

The Père Lachaise Cemetery in the 20th arrondissement provides an eclectic backdrop for a picnic between Emily and her coworker, Luc. The two dine at the grave of Honoré de Balzac, but one notable name (others include Edith Piaf, Oscar Wilde, and Jim Morrison) among the graves in the largest cemetery in Paris.