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Official Website of the Cemetery of Father Lachaise, France

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Père-LaChaise: The Cemetery of Father Lachaise is the largest cemetery in the city of Paris, France, and one of the most famous in the world; established in 1804, it covers 118 acres and is located in the 20th arrondissement of Paris, the capital of France.

Father Lachaise Cemetery has been described as As the most famous historical cemetery in Paris, the cemetery, with its rich and varied cemetery space, its distinctive tombs and sculptures, and its picturesque greenery, shows how to make the cemetery a more naturalistic "garden" or "garden of remembrance". The cemeteries are integrated into the urban environment in the form of more naturalistic "gardens" or "memorial gardens". Since its construction in the early 19th century, more than one million people have been buried here.

The long history, the superb funerary architecture and the large number of tombs of famous people make this place one of the famous tourist attractions of Paris. The famous people buried here include Balzac, Georges Bizet, Wilde, Saint-Simon, Frédéric Chopin, Jacques-Louis David, Shadrack Hedaya, etc.

Father Lachaise Cemetery is now a place where people can trace their memories of the famous people who have contributed to France in the last 200 years, and it is also a memorial site for the five great wars, attracting millions of visitors every year.


Official Website of the Cemetery of Father Lachaise, France
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