Although very small, this cemetery does offer several fine pieces of sculpture, most notably, and my personal favorite, the Fortin family (right). There is also a curious life-size statue of François Begue, a local street character and house painter, known as "Magloire", who claimed that he had been the secretary to Robespierre. Pas vrai!
Directions: Located in Place Saint-Blaise in the 10th arrondissement. The nearest metro stop is Porte de Bagnolet on the no. 3 line. This can be confusing so first check the local maps before exiting. Look for rue de Bagnolet; that will take you right to the church.
Entrances: One entrance only, through a small wooden door to the left of the main church door.
Hours:
From November 6-March 15
- Monday-Friday: 8:00-5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30-5:30
Sunday and holidays: 9:00-5:30 p.m.
From March 16-November 5
- Monday-Friday: 8:00-6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30-6:00 p.m.
Sunday and holidays: 9:00-6:00p.m.
Note that cemeteries, like the parks of Paris are always closed during high wind alerts.
Facilities: Small office and WC to the left as you enter.
Map (right-click or control-click to save the image to your desktop)
