Père Lachaise Cemetery
Père Lachaise Cemetery, Cemetery in Paris, France
Père Lachaise Cemetery is the largest cemetery in the city of Paris.
Opened in 1804, it was named after Père François de la Chaise, the confessor to Louis XIV.
It is the final resting place of many famous individuals including Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, and Jim Morrison.
The cemetery is still in operation and accepts new burials.
It is reputed to be the world's most visited cemetery, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors annually.
Location: 20th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: May 21, 1804
Architect: Alexandre-Théodore Brongniart
Official opening: 1804
Address: 16, rue du Repos 75020 Paris 75020
Phone: +33155258210
Email: cimetiere.perelachaise@paris.fr
Website: paris.fr/dossiers/bienvenue-au-cimetiere-du-pere-lachaise-47
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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