Batignolles Cemetery, Parisian cemetery in the 17th arrondissement, Paris
The cimetière des Batignolles is a cemetery in the 17th arrondissement of Paris, located on rue Saint-Just, opened in 1833 and covering around 11 hectares. Its paths are lined with chestnut, maple, ash, and plane trees, giving the grounds a green and natural character throughout the year.
The cemetery was established in 1833 to serve the growing population of the then independent village of Batignolles-Monceau. When Paris expanded its boundaries in 1860 and absorbed the village, the cemetery became part of the city.
The tomb of poet Paul Verlaine is one of the most visited in the cemetery and is marked by a bronze bust. André Breton, the founder of Surrealism, is also buried here, making it a quiet gathering point for those who follow French literary history.
The cemetery is easy to reach by public transit, with several bus and tram lines stopping nearby. For administrative matters such as purchasing a plot, it is best to contact the office by phone or email before visiting.
A highway viaduct built in the 1960s for the Boulevard Périphérique passes directly over part of the cemetery. Looking up from among the headstones, you can see the concrete structure overhead, a sight found in almost no other cemetery in Paris.
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