Cyprian Norwid, Tomb in Montmorency, France

Cyprian Norwid is a tomb in Montmorency, France. It consists of a tall, pale stone obelisk with a cross carved near its flat top, a dark circular medallion with a profile portrait, and the name "CYPRYAN NORWID" with the dates "1821-1883" engraved in dark lettering.

Norwid died in 1883 in Paris and was first buried in Ivry, but his remains were moved to Montmorency five years later. The current tomb, with a medallion by Kazimierz Węglewski, was installed after the original medallion was stolen and has been restored several times, most recently in 2021.

The tomb is a place of pilgrimage for Poles and lovers of literature, who often leave small potted plants and glass grave candles at its foot. The cemetery itself is known as the Pantheon of Polish Emigration, reflecting its role as a resting place for many notable Poles.

The tomb is located in the Les Champeaux cemetery in Montmorency, a short walk from the town center. Visitors should be aware that the cemetery has uneven paths and the tomb is in section C, plot 731.

The tomb in Montmorency is the actual burial place of Norwid, while the one in Wawel is symbolic and contains an urn with earth from Montmorency. The medallion on the tomb is a replacement; the original was stolen.