Vaugirard cemetery

Opened in 1787, the 1-and-a-half hectare (3.7 acres) Vaugirard cemetery has some interesting pieces of sculpture. It is also the final resting place for many of the soldiers and sailors who died at nearby Les Invalides.

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Directions: Located at 320 rue Lecourbe. Exit the Balard metro and walk up avenue Felix Faure (follow the lower numbers) a block or two to either rue Faure or rue Maridor, turn right and follow the street to rue Lecourbe. Turn right again and the cemetery entrance is on the right just a few short meters away.

Entrances: One entrance off of rue Lecourbe

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 is on your left as you enter the cemetery; the WC is on the side and to the rear of the building.

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

 

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