Père-Lachaise Cemetery Paris Tour with Audioguide
Description
Uncover the magnificent ancient haven of Paris - the Père-Lachaise Cemetery. TouringBee's Père-Lachaise audio guide presents a self-directed expedition through the tombs of its most illustrious inhabitants. With the app at your fingertips, download the tour particulars, eliminating the need for an internet connection. The app's map will ingeniously chart a scenic path through the enchanting pathways to the most renowned graves. During your visit, you're sure to encounter: - Edith Piaf - Frédéric Chopin - Jim Morrison - Amedeo Modigliani - Honoré de Balzac - Marcel Proust - Oscar Wilde - Molière - Héloïse and Abbélard, famously known as the French Romeo and Juliet. Given the serene and solemn atmosphere of a cemetery, it's only fitting to explore it at a leisurely pace, refraining from loud conversations. Thus, a self-guided tour, accompanied by an audio guide, stands as the optimal approach. Immerse yourself in the tranquility and elegance of this exquisite locale.
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Wander through the serene and historic pathways of Père-Lachaise Cemetery, Paris' largest and most famous burial ground. Established in 1804, this sprawling cemetery is the final resting place for an eclectic mix of notable figures, including Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison, Edith Piaf, and Frédéric Chopin. Stroll among ornate tombs, monumental sculptures, and ancient trees, each telling its own story. A visit to Père-Lachaise is not just a pilgrimage to pay homage to luminaries, but also a reflective journey through art, history, and memory in the heart of Paris.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The audio guide available anytime, date and time during checkout are approximate
- This is a self-guided tour, no guide will be at the meeting point
- You will have to download audio guide mobile app, activate your purchase and follow the route on the mobile app map (with no human guide)
- The audio guide is provided via mobile app for iOS and Android
- Bring your own headphones, they are not included
- - Entrance to the Pere Lachaise cemetery is free
Reviews(31)
Père Lachaise was a very unusual experience for me, and I’m glad I went. Cemeteries in my country are not really places you visit as a tourist, so it was interesting to see how different it can be when a cemetery is also connected with famous names, history, and the city itself. I think without the audio guide I would have felt much more sad just walking around and looking at the graves, because even with headphones on I still caught myself thinking about personal things. But the stories helped balance that feeling and made the visit easier, more focused, and more interesting. I’m not sure I would choose another cemetery tour soon, but this one was definitely worth experiencing.
The app does not geolocate you We are going in circles trying to find it while Google does the job wonderfully. The only interest is the comments on the deceased.
Nous sommes désolés que la navigation vous ait posé problème. L’application dispose bien d’une géolocalisation GPS, mais elle fonctionne uniquement si l’accès à la position est autorisé sur le téléphone. Dans un lieu comme le Père-Lachaise, avec ses allées nombreuses et parfois peu lisibles, cela peut malheureusement compliquer l’orientation. Nous sommes toutefois heureux que les commentaires sur les personnalités du cimetière vous aient intéressé.
It was very difficult for us to find the meeting place. We thought we would deal with a human being who would give us the material for the audio guide until we noticed written very small on the tickets or the email (it doesn't matter) that the audio guide was done via an app. Once the app was downloaded, we could not find a single tomb because the map and the audio guide did not indicate the locations. We wasted a lot of time going in circles to finally manage with Google Maps. So, I am very disappointed with the service and the activity.
Nous sommes navrés que la visite ait commencé comme une enquête policière : “où est le guide, où sont les écouteurs, et pourquoi personne ne nous attend avec un panneau ?” Petite clarification : il s’agit bien d’un audioguide numérique autoguidé, à utiliser dans l’application TouringBee sur votre propre téléphone. Il n’y a donc pas de personne à retrouver sur place ni de matériel à récupérer — même si, on l’admet, un humain avec des écouteurs dans une mallette aurait eu un certain style. Pour le Père-Lachaise, l’application contient une carte et une navigation GPS si la géolocalisation est activée. Mais dans ce cimetière, avec ses allées, ses divisions et ses tombes parfois très discrètes, même Google Maps peut parfois avoir l’air de chercher Balzac en pleine dissertation. Si vous avez besoin d’aide pour utiliser le guide, écrivez-nous à support@touringbee.com — notre équipe répond rapidement. Votre audioguide reste disponible pendant 1 an après l’achat, donc la visite n’est pas perdue.
I’m not sure whether I could’ve found any other tombs besides Oscar Wilde's tomb , Edith Piaf's and maybe Chopin. Also I didn’t want to take on a guided trip. I explored the cemetery at my own pace, with no rush. And the audioguide told me the stories about people buried there. I liked it
Download before going and have a full charge on your device. Also be aware of lots of stairs to climb. Use the photos of the burial sites provided in the app to find the actual burial.
Thank you for the helpful tips! 😊 We’re glad you enjoyed exploring Cimetière du Père-Lachaise with the audioguide. You’re absolutely right — downloading in advance and having a charged phone makes the experience much smoother, and those stairs definitely add a bit of “fitness bonus” to the visit 😄 Great to hear the photos helped you locate the burial sites — like a little treasure hunt with history. We hope you’ll choose TouringBee audio guides again on your future travels and keep discovering fascinating places around the world!
Too bad there are no more descriptions and you can not download the map. Otherwise good product
Siamo lieti che nel complesso siate rimasti soddisfatti della nostra audioguida 😊 Per quanto riguarda la mappa e le descrizioni, vi ricordiamo che la nostra audioguida può essere utilizzata più volte, in qualsiasi momento e in qualsiasi giorno, per un anno dalla data di acquisto, così potrete sempre tornare indietro e approfondire con calma le parti che vi interessano di più. Se qualcosa non funziona correttamente, scriveteci all'indirizzo support@touringbee.com, saremo lieti di aiutarvi rapidamente. Ci auguriamo che TouringBee vi accompagni nuovamente durante la vostra prossima visita e che possiate valutare la vostra esperienza con un punteggio più alto.
Before we take a ticket, it is explaining how it works, having headphones, installing touringbee that pays. Correct the address boulevard boulevard because it does not exist! On the phone, the hostess absolutely wanted to sell me tickets I already had, to send me a link that did not work. Anyway, two of us couldn't connect. In the evening, at home I tried again without success. So you ruined our day and I will never repeat this experience!
This application is totally impossible to use. The explanations on the ticket are really unclear and no way to enjoy this experience. Is this a scam?
Oh là là — on dirait que notre application a décidé de jouer au fantôme… et malheureusement, pas au bon moment. Promis, il n’y a rien d’ésotérique dans l’activation : il suffit d’écrire à support@touringbee.com , et notre équipe vous répond plus vite qu’une apparition dans une allée sombre. Aucune arnaque ici : juste un audioguide qui, parfois, aime trop se prendre pour un décor du cimetière. On aurait préféré qu’il reste du côté des vivants — on corrige ça.
Interesting experience, easy because in autonomy. We would have liked to have a visit with some atypical graves.
Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié cette expérience en toute autonomie au cimetière du Père-Lachaise🌿 Nous espérons que vous choisirez à nouveau les audioguides TouringBee lors de vos prochains voyages, et peut-être que la prochaine fois, votre note montera encore plus haut ✨
I loved this audio guide, as it not only talks about the most famous tombs, such as those of Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, and Édith Piaf, but also lesser-known corners full of mystery. In addition, the map is very useful: it guides you from one place to another without getting lost, and you can activate the narration at just the right moment. The sound design, with birdsong and the soft whisper of the wind, makes the experience even more immersive and emotional. Honestly, it exceeded all my expectations!
Thank you so much for such a heartfelt review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the Père-Lachaise audio guide — from the stories of both the legendary and lesser-known tombs to the immersive atmosphere and the ease of navigation. It’s wonderful to know the experience exceeded your expectations and allowed you to truly feel the spirit of this unique place. We hope you’ll explore more cities and stories with TouringBee audio guides on your future travels!
