Montrouge cemetery

Located on the edge of Paris in the 14th arrondissement and up against the busy peripherique, Montrouge is known as the "communist" cemetery (at least according to poets.org). Although it lacks the cachet of its more famous neighbor to the north, Montparnasse cemetery, Montrouge does have some intriguing sculpture.

For some striking examples of sculpture worth the walk, click here.

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Directions: Located at 18 avenue Porte-de-Montrouge. Take the metro to Porte d'Orleans and after exiting look for Blvd Brune. Follow the blvd away from Porte d'Orleans two short blocks to avenue de la Porte-de-Montrouge. Turn left, walk one block and the cemetery will be on your right.

Entrances: There are two entrances, both off of avenue de la Porte-de-Montrouge.

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: The conservation office and WC is located at the main entrance; this is the entrance further from Porte d'Orleans along avenue de la Porte-de-Montrouge

Map (right-click or control-click to save the image to your desktop)

Links:

Philippe Landru


 

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