Cemetery of Saint-Louis, Versailles

Name: Cemetery of Saint-Louis
Address: Versailles, France

#37 among attractions in Versailles

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The Cemetery of Saint-Louis, Versailles is one of several cemeteries in Versailles, Yvelines. It is among the oldest urban cemeteries in France, having been established in 1770 by the parish of Saint-Louis, Versailles, the church of which is now Versailles Cathedral. Although it may house fewer graves of well-known persons than the Cemetery of Notre-Dame, Versailles, it is nevertheless of significant interest for the artistic quality of many of the tombs and for the quantity of graves of aristocratic families and military officers based at the nearby Palace of Versailles. ()

Local name: Cimetière Saint-Louis de Versailles Coordinates: 48°47'34"N, 2°7'18"E

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Saint-Louis - Château (Satory)Versailles France

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Cemetery of Saint-Louis – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palace of Versailles, Hall of Mirrors, Petit appartement de la reine, Versailles Orangerie.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cemetery of Saint-Louis?

Nearby attractions include Parc Balbi, Versailles (9 min walk), Potager du roi, Versailles (10 min walk), Versailles Cathedral, Versailles (11 min walk), Square des Francine, Versailles (14 min walk).

How to get to Cemetery of Saint-Louis by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cemetery of Saint-Louis:

Bus

Ponts et Chaussées • Lines: 3, 439 (3 min walk)
Lycée Jules Ferry • Lines: 10, 3 (5 min walk)

Train

Versailles-Château-Rive-Gauche (16 min walk)
Versailles-Chantiers (17 min walk)