Molière's tomb, Historic burial monument in Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, France.
The marble and bronze sarcophagus marks the final resting place of Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, known professionally as Molière, within Division 25 of the cemetery.
Following his death in 1673, Molière's remains were transferred to this location in 1817 under the supervision of town prefect Gilbert Chabrol de Volvic.
The inscription honors the playwright as the prince of comedy, reflecting his profound influence on French theater through works like Tartuffe and The Misanthrope.
Visitors can locate the tomb at coordinates 48.860536, 2.395105, along the chemin Molière et la Fontaine pathway in the eastern section of Paris.
The exact authenticity of the remains remains uncertain due to multiple relocations and the initial secrecy surrounding Molière's burial in 1673.
Location: 20th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1817
GPS coordinates: 48.86054,2.39511
Latest update: May 25, 2025 09:38
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