Cimetière de Charonne, Historic cemetery in 20th arrondissement, France
Description
Cimetière de Charonne is a cemetery in the 20th arrondissement of Paris that surrounds the Church of Saint-Germain-de-Charonne. Within its approximately 0.41 hectares, about 650 graves are arranged across 41 different sections.
History
This cemetery kept its original location despite an 1804 decree that banned burials inside the city walls. It remains one of the last Parisian cemeteries that stands directly next to a parish church.
Culture
The tombs display different artistic styles that reflect changes in French burial customs over time. You can see bronze sculptures and detailed stonework that show how people expressed their values through these monuments.
Practical
The cemetery is located on Rue de Bagnolet and is easily accessible by public transportation. The compact size makes it possible to explore the entire space in about an hour.
Did you know?
The tomb of Bègue Magloire, who was Robespierre's secretary, lies here and is marked by a notable bronze sculpture from 1833. This grave connects the cemetery's history to a significant moment during the French Revolution.
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Saint-Germain de Charonne
61 m
Flèche d'Or
170 m
Gare de Charonne
170 m
Jardin de l'Hospice-Debrousse
272 m
Charonne Reservoir
66 m
Église Saint-Cyrille-Saint-Méthode
115 m
Église réformée de Béthanie
246 m
Square Henri-Karcher
233 m
Square Antoine-Blondin
260 m
Square des Grès
256 m
Grave of Riva
15 m
Grave of François Bègue
35 m
Grave of Ganachaud
16 m
Grave of Favre-Thibault
19 m
Grave of Josette Clotis
40 m
Grave of Robert Brasillach
24 m
Jardinet de l'Église-Saint-Germain-de-Charonne
76 m
Convoy HG 73 memorial
263 m
Dachau memorial
268 m
Grave of Maurice Bardèche
20 m
Grave of Gérard Bauër
29 m
Grave of Ancelet
63 m
Grave of Pierre Blanchar
22 m
Grave of Senechal
63 m
Grave of Papier
15 m
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132 m
Grave of Gindre
62 m
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