Saint Germain-en-Laye Old Communal Cemetery, Cemetery in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France

Saint Germain-en-Laye Old Communal Cemetery is a cemetery located on rue Léon-Désoyer in the center of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France. It covers two hectares and contains 3,150 tombs, with old graves of artistic interest and sections for English and American burials.

The cemetery was founded in 1774 and opened in 1775, then enlarged in 1827 and 1855. It contains a monument to the Crimean War in the form of a column.

The cemetery holds the graves of many local figures, including the painter Maurice Denis and the filmmaker Jacques Tati. Their tombs are easy to find and draw visitors who come to pay respects or leave small stones.

The cemetery is on the western side of town, near the center, and is open to visitors during daylight hours. Wear comfortable shoes because the paths are uneven and some areas are on a slope.

The cemetery has a monument to the Crimean War in the middle, shaped like a column. It also holds the grave of Daniel Dunglas Home, a Scottish medium, and the tomb of Elizabeth Bond Swan in Art Nouveau style.