Molière's tomb, Historic burial monument in Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, France.
Molière's tomb is a weathered stone monument in Père-Lachaise Cemetery, supported by four rectangular pillars that hold a horizontal slab. A white plaque on the left pillar reads "OSSA" and "L. B. POQUELIN MOLIERE"; the name "MOLIERE" is carved on the slab's right end. A fan-shaped stone ornament and a small urn-like finial sit above the slab.
Molière died in 1673 and was first buried in the cemetery of Saint-Joseph. His remains were transferred to Père-Lachaise in 1817, and the monument was classified as a historical monument by decree of 14 November 1983. The tomb probably holds his body, though the remains passed through several relocations.
The monument is the focus of a treasure hunt in Bruno Bertin's 2010 comic Vick et Vicky et l'héritage, published by Éd. P'tit Louis. The stone slab carries the carved name MOLIERE, and a plaque on the left pillar begins "OSSA" and "L. B. POQUELIN MOLIERE".
The tomb is located in the eastern section of the cemetery and can be found easily by following the marked pathways, particularly the Chemin Molière et la Fontaine. Wearing comfortable shoes is advisable since the ground is uneven and walking between monuments involves some distance.
The authenticity of the remains inside has long been questioned because the body went through multiple relocations and the original burial in 1673 was shrouded in secrecy. Scholars have debated whether what lies here truly belongs to the playwright himself.
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