Communards' Wall

The Communards' Wall is a memorial site along the eastern perimeter of Père Lachaise Cemetery, marked by a plaque and often adorned with wreaths. It sits within division 76, a quiet section under tall trees where visitors walk along narrow paths between old headstones.

On May 28, 1871, government troops shot 147 fighters of the Paris Commune against this wall during the final days of the uprising. Their bodies were placed in a mass grave at the base, which later became a place of remembrance for the bloody end of the Commune.

People come here to remember those who fought for workers' rights and social change during the Paris Commune. Many leave flowers or gather each May to sing songs and share speeches about equality and justice.

Follow the main cemetery paths toward the eastern corner, where signs guide you to division 76. The route is mostly flat but can be narrow and uneven in places, especially after rain.

The year 1871 is engraved on the stone plaque along with names of some of the executed, which relatives later managed to identify. Some visitors leave red carnations, a symbol linked to labor movements and seen here for over a century.

Location: 20th arrondissement of Paris

GPS coordinates: 48.85968,2.40008

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:28