Grave of Lemoine, Historical burial site in 16th arrondissement, France
Description
The Grave of Lemoine is located in Passy Cemetery, a large burial ground holding around 2,600 graves in Paris's 16th arrondissement. The site sits close enough to the Eiffel Tower for its outline to be visible above the headstones.
History
Passy Cemetery opened in 1820 as part of Napoleon I's plan to establish burial grounds outside Paris's central areas. This grave in Division 9 became part of that new urban burial system.
Culture
Passy Cemetery holds the memory of French artists and intellectuals buried in the tombs surrounding this grave. Visitors can observe how families honor their departed through decorative monuments and personal inscriptions.
Practical
The cemetery can be entered through the gate at Rue du Commandant Schlœsing and features open pathways between the graves. Walking through Division 9 is straightforward with good visibility across the grounds.
Did you know?
The cemetery features a heated waiting room, an uncommon facility for a burial ground in Paris. Hundred-year-old chestnut trees shade the grounds and provide greenery throughout the site.
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