Lafayettes Tomb, Paris
A must for anyone interested in the history of the American Revolution.
A must for anyone interested in the history of the American Revolution. This small cemetery includes three mass graves from the French Revolution plus a section that includes many of France's most noble families that lost members during the French Revolution and consequently have a continuing right to be buried there. In the farthest right hand corner is the tomb of General Lafayette the friend and fellow soldier of George Washington. Beside him is his beloved wife plus other members of her family, the de Noailles who were almost completely wiped out,during the French Revolution, because of their closeness to the Court. Since 1834 the American flag has apparently flown continuously over his grave, even, I was informed by the local expert, during the German occupation pf Paris during World War 2. A fascinating place well worthy of a visit.
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About Lafayettes Tomb
35 Rue de Picpus, Paris, France
+33 1 43 44 18 54
Lafayettes Tomb and Nearby Sights on Map
Bercy Village
For a taste of the French countryside, a visit to Bercy Village brings to life the spirit of market shopping inside Paris
Palais de la Porte Doree
Housed in an amazing Art Deco building, purpose-built for the 1931 Colonial Exhibition, featuring an elaborate frieze across the front facade that depicts the achievement of French overseas territories
Cimetière du Père Lachaise
Probably the most visited graveyard in any Western city, the vast Père-Lachaise features literally thousands of often elaborately-decorated graves separated by narrow lanes and avenues
Theatre de la Bastille
Opera Bastille
Zoo of Paris
Musee Edith Piaf
Place de la Bastille
The Place de la Bastille is a historic square in Paris where the French Revolution was kicked off
Jardin des Plantes
The Paris Botanical Garden, founded as the royal medicinal garden in 1626 by King Louis XIII's doctor, contains over 10,000 species
Maison de Victor Hugo
The house in which the famous French novelist Victor Hugo once lived