Passy Cemetery, Cemetery in the 16th arrondissement, Paris, France
The Cimetière de Passy is a cemetery in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, in the La Muette neighborhood, entered through a gate on Rue du Commandant-Schloesing. The entrance is built in an Art Deco style, and the grounds hold more than 2,000 graves spread across roughly 2.5 acres (about 1 hectare).
The cemetery was created at the start of the 19th century, when Paris expanded its burial grounds to serve a growing population. The Art Deco entrance building was designed by René-Félix Berger in the 1930s, and a war memorial by sculptor Paul Landowski was added after that period.
The Cimetière de Passy is known as a resting place for artists, composers, and writers who shaped Parisian life. Many headstones carry plain inscriptions, while others feature portrait reliefs or bronze details that give each grave a personal touch.
The cemetery has a single entrance on Rue du Commandant-Schloesing, which makes orientation straightforward. It can close in strong winds or bad weather, so checking opening hours before visiting is a good idea.
From certain spots on the grounds, the Eiffel Tower is visible across the Seine, opening an unexpected view during a walk. The chapel of Marie Bashkirtseff, a 19th-century painter, can be recognized from Avenue Paul-Doumer by the outline of the artist at its entrance.
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