Grave of Bonnemains, Memorial grave in Passy Cemetery, France.
The grave of Marguerite Brouzet Bonnemains sits in Division 3 of Passy Cemetery, marked by a stone monument indicating her final resting place. The cemetery itself is one of Paris's oldest burial grounds, situated in a historic residential quarter of the city.
Marguerite Brouzet was born in 1855 and married Baron de Bonnemains in 1874 before becoming involved with General Georges Boulanger during his rise in French politics. She died in 1891, leaving behind a grave connected to one of the era's most controversial military figures.
The grave connects to French military history through Marguerite's relationship with General Georges Boulanger, whose political activities dominated the era. The site carries the weight of a personal story intertwined with the major political movements of the late 1800s.
The grave is located in Division 3 of Passy Cemetery at 2 Rue du Commandant Schlœsing in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. Visitors should note that the cemetery keeps regular visiting hours and it helps to map out the location in advance to find the specific division.
The site is marked by a dramatic historical moment when General Boulanger took his own life here, leaving an inscription that revealed his deep emotional attachment to Marguerite. This act transformed the grave into a symbol of a passionate yet tragic love story woven into French history.
Location: 16th arrondissement of Paris
GPS coordinates: 48.86246,2.28589
Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:29
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