Père Lachaise Cemetery narrated by the Great Sibylle

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Price
Adult price17€
Price
Adult price17€
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2 hours
Wheelchair Access: Not recommended
Paris
In French (english : private tour)
Min age: 7 years and more
Maximum Number of Participants: 20
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Visit Details

What you can expect:

  • Explore Père Lachaise Cemetery and enter a mysterious dimension where life and death coexist, time seems suspended, and the souls haunting the labyrinthine paths of the largest cemetery in Paris reveal their secrets.
  • Discover the iconic yet forgotten figure of French history: Marie-Anne Lenormand, the Great Sibylle of the Revolution
  • Be guided by a passionate tour guide who immerses herself passionately in her character to narrate the story of Père Lachaise to you.

Program

Marie-Anne Lenormand, who has been resting in Père Lachaise Cemetery for nearly 200 years, is starting to get bored. Who better than her to introduce you to this rich heritage gem in the heart of Paris, where she has been wandering since 1843?

Although she still enjoys singing with Chopin, laughing with Oscar Wilde, contemplating with Jim Morrison, or dancing with Isadora Duncan, Mademoiselle Lenormand would like to meet new faces!
She will take great pleasure in guiding you to the graves of her friends and introducing you to all the souls she associates with. Our Sibylle will not fail to tell you the history of the place and its intrigues...
A 2-hour stroll to discover the history of the cemetery and many of its residents.

Get to Know Your Guide/Character:

Marie-Anne Lenormand is a famous personality in the world of the occult, known for her divinatory card deck and her relationships with Fouché, Joséphine de Beauharnais, Talleyrand... She left this earthly world at the age of 71... Even though she had predicted she wouldn't die before 108!

Starting Point:

Entrance to the cemetery "Rue des Rondeaux," (East side) Nearest Metro: GAMBETTA

Points of Interest:

The tour will take place in Père Lachaise Cemetery, including its Romantic and modern sections: its crematorium, columbarium, the Wall of the Federates, the Muslim section, the Jewish section... You will discover the chapel and the graves of illustrious figures such as Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, Victor Noir, Frédéric Chopin, Théodore Géricault, Jim Morrison, Eloïse and Abélard...

Point d'arrivée :

Entrée dite principale du cimetière du Père Lachaise, située 28 ter boulevard de Ménilmontant , Paris

Additional Information:

  • Live History TourMarie-Anne Lenormand is an iconic figure in French history, forgotten in our contemporary era but highly recognized in the occult world... What is it like to be a wandering soul? She knows most of the occupants of the domain but doesn't speak to everyone... It must be said, she has her favorites! With her strong character, she will help you locate the most famous figures and discover the secrets they took with them!
  • Informations utilesThe terrain is very steep, the paths are uneven and sometimes very narrow! The paved roads can be very unpleasant and even impassable for strollers, wheelchairs... The visit concludes at the main entrance of the cemetery, near Philippe Auguste (L2) and Père Lachaise (L2 and 3) metro stations.
  • Minimum of 8 adults.Tours are confirmed as soon as a minimum of 8 participants is reached. If the minimum is not met, the tour will be rescheduled for a later date of your choice or refunded if the traveler cannot reschedule.
  • Cancellation Policy:Cancellation free of charge up to 72 hours before the tour's scheduled time.
    Entre 72h et 24h avant la visite : 50% de pénalités
    Less than 24 hours before the tour: no refund.
    Tours continue in rainy weather.
Prices

Individual Rates

Adults
17 €
Reduced: Students (card)
12 €
Jeunes (7 à 17 ans)
9 €
Children (under 6 years)
Free

Private Tour

  • Date and time of your choice
  • Languages available: French, English
  • Price: 200€ for a group up to 10 people
    Price on quote for groups >10
  • Capacity up to 25 people
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Anne-Laure

Family Traveller

Formidable
Une visite guidée très originale et passionnante. Marine mêle avec talent humour et anecdotes historiques. La grande et la petite histoire se rencontrent. Allez y sans hésiter.
Mes enfants ont adoré !

31 July 2025

Maryse

Couple Traveller

Excellente expérience au cimetière du Père LACHAISE
Nous avons eu le plaisir d’être reçues par Marine Bonnet, qui a vraiment été excellente dans son rôle, théâtrale, avec beaucoup d’humour et d’informations très intéressantes. Expérience très enrichissante. Le temps a passé très vite et nous avons même continué à discuter un peu à la sortie, ce qu’elle a fait très volontiers avec beaucoup de gentillesse. Je recommande vivement cette visite autour de moi.

27 July 2025

Lucile

Solo Traveller

Beau moment théâtralisé avec la Grande Sibylle, on passe une visite hors du temps dans ce lieu étonnant. Un brin déjantée, la Grande Sibylle nous fait rire et nous étonne en nous racontant l’Histoire à travers de petites histoires.

22 July 2025

Postel

Family Traveller

Excellente guide Nous avons ADORE A refaire….. La Grande Sybille nous a fait voyager à travers le temps. Très généreuse de son temps et de ses connaissances. Beaucoup d’humour et de fantaisies, vraiment nous recommandons vivement cette sortie hors du commun! 🙂 🙂

1 July 2025

Traveler

Couple Traveller

Parfait

28 June 2025
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