Picpus Cemetery, Paris

Name: Picpus Cemetery
Address: 35, rue de Picpus, Paris, France

#426 among attractions in Paris

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Picpus Cemetery is the largest private cemetery in Paris, France, located in the 12th arrondissement. It was created from land seized from the convent of the Chanoinesses de St-Augustin, during the French Revolution. Just minutes away from where the guillotine was set up, it contains 1,306 victims executed between 14 June and 27 July 1794, during the height and last phase of the Reign of Terror. Today only descendants of those 1,306 victims are eligible to be buried at Picpus Cemetery. ()

Local name: Cimetière de Picpus Established: 13 June 1794 (229 years ago)Coordinates: 48°50'38"N, 2°24'1"E

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35, rue de PicpusReuilly (Picpus)Paris France

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Picpus Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Accor Arena, Paris Zoological Park, Cinémathèque Française, Musée des Arts Forains.

1 miW
Sport venue, Sport
Accor Arena, Paris
25 min walk • The Accor Arena stands as a testament to Paris' status as a global hub for sports and entertainment. Nestled in the 12th arrondissement of the French capital, this indoor arena is one of the largest and most versatile venues in Europe.
1.1 miSE
Zoo
Paris Zoological Park, Paris
30 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the 12th arrondissement of Paris, the Paris Zoological Park, commonly known as Parc Zoologique de Paris or Vincennes Zoo, offers visitors an enchanting escape into the animal kingdom. This extensive zoological park, which spans over 14.5...
0.9 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Postmodern architecture
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Cinémathèque Française serves as a temple to the art of cinema. Established as an archive, this institution is a haven for film enthusiasts and historians alike. It houses one of the largest archives of films, movie documents,...
0.9 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Musée des Arts Forains, Paris
24 min walk • The Musée des Arts Forains is a private museum of funfair and fairground objects located within the Pavillons de Bercy in the 12th arrondissement of Paris at 53, avenue des Terroirs de France, Paris, France. It is open to the public by prior reservation.
1 miW
Bridge
Viaduc des Arts, Paris
27 min walk • The Viaduc des Arts is a converted train line located in the 12th arrondissement of Paris which is now both a string of workshops for highly skilled artisans and, on the top level, a linear park.
0.9 miSW
Park
Parc de Bercy, Paris
24 min walk • The Parc de Bercy is a public park located along the Rive Droite in the 12th arrondissement of Paris. Development started in 1994 on the site of a former wine depot, before an official opening three years later by Mayor Jean Tiberi.
0.9 miE
Synagogue
Vincennes Synagogue, Montreuil
24 min walk • The Vincennes Synagogue is one of several funded by the banker patron Daniel Iffla.
0.9 miW
Monastery, Gothic architecture
Hôpital Saint-Antoine, Paris
23 min walk • Saint-Antoine-des-Champs Abbey was a convent in what is now the 12th arrondissement of Paris. The faubourg Saint-Antoine developed around it. It later became the hôpital Saint-Antoine.
1 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac de Saint-Mandé, Paris
26 min walk • Lac de Saint-Mandé is a lake in the Bois de Vincennes. Its surface area is 0.4 km² and it contains a small island.
~1670 ftNW
Square
Place de la Nation, Paris
9 min walk • The Place de la Nation is a circle on the eastern side of Paris, between Place de la Bastille and the Bois de Vincennes, on the border of the 11th and 12th arrondissements.
0.4 miS
Church
Saint-Esprit, Paris
11 min walk • Saint-Esprit is a Catholic church in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, France, in the southeast of the city.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Picpus Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Cours de Vincennes, Paris (8 min walk), Place de la Nation, Paris (9 min walk), Saint-Esprit, Paris (11 min walk), Boulevard Soult, Paris (12 min walk).

How to get to Picpus Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Picpus Cemetery:

Metro

Picpus • Lines: 6 (3 min walk)
Bel-Air • Lines: 6 (5 min walk)

Bus

Picpus • Lines: 29, 56 (3 min walk)
Hôpital Rothschild • Lines: 29, 71 (5 min walk)

Train

Nation (10 min walk)
Paris-Bercy - Bourgogne-Pays d'Auvergne (22 min walk)

Tram

Alexandra David-Néel • Lines: T3a (12 min walk)
Porte de Vincennes • Lines: T3a, T3b (13 min walk)