Oscar Wilde's tomb, Paris

Name: Oscar Wilde's tomb
Address: Cimetière du Père Lachaise, Paris, 75020, France

#382 among attractions in Paris

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The tomb of Oscar Wilde is located in Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, France. It took nine to ten months to complete by the sculptor Jacob Epstein, with an accompanying plinth by Charles Holden and an inscription carved by Joseph Cribb. ()

Local name: Tombe d'Oscar Wilde Completed: August 1914 (110 years ago)Coordinates: 48°51'42"N, 2°23'53"E

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Cimetière du Père LachaiseMénilmontant (Père-Lachaise)Paris 75020 France

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Oscar Wilde's tomb – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cimetière du Père-Lachaise, Bataclan, Parc de Belleville, Notre-Dame-de-la-Croix de Ménilmontant.

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Street
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Cemetery
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Oscar Wilde's tomb?

Nearby attractions include Communards' Wall, Paris (5 min walk), Cimetière du Père-Lachaise, Paris (5 min walk), Théâtre national de la Colline, Paris (5 min walk), 20th arrondissement of Paris, Paris (6 min walk).

How to get to Oscar Wilde's tomb by public transport?

The nearest stations to Oscar Wilde's tomb:

Bus

Ramus • Lines: 26, 64 (3 min walk)
Gambetta - Cher • Lines: La Traverse (6 min walk)

Metro

Gambetta • Lines: 3, 3bis (6 min walk)
Alexandre Dumas • Lines: 2 (11 min walk)

Tram

Porte de Bagnolet • Lines: T3b (13 min walk)
Marie de Miribel • Lines: T3b (15 min walk)

Train

Nation (24 min walk)
Gare de Lyon (42 min walk)