Cimetière de Montmartre

Cimetière de Montmartre was opened in 1825 in a former gypsum quarry at the foot of Montmartre Hill. It replaced the small village cemeteries as Montmartre gradually became part of Paris. The atmosphere is intimate: narrow paths wind between tall trees and tombs in every style, from simple stones to elaborate sculptures. 

Among those buried here is François Truffaut, the influential New Wave filmmaker known for The 400 Blows. Also resting here is Dalida, the iconic singer with worldwide fame. As you walk past the moss-covered graves, you feel the history of Montmartre—once the vibrant heart of artists and free spirits, now a quiet place where their stories live on.