Saint-Germain Cemetery, Paris

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The Saint-Germain Cemetery or Saint-Pierre Cemetery was a rectangular cemetery in Paris, first attested in 1259 and used by Protestants from 1598 to 1604 onwards. It was sited in the north-west corner of the former rue Taranne and rue des Saints-Pères, alongside the chapelle des Saint-Pères (on the site now occupied by square de la Charité at 186 boulevard Saint-Germain. It measured 27 toise by 8 toise. Its site is now covered by Square Taras-Chevtchenko. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°51'16"N, 2°19'51"E

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Luxembourg (Saint Germain Des Prés)Paris France

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

Nearby attractions include: Church of Saint-Sulpice, Pont du Carrousel, Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Musée national Eugène Delacroix.

~1580 ftSE
Vast church with a facade by Servandoni
Church of Saint-Sulpice, Paris
8 min walk • The Church of Saint-Sulpice is a grand Roman Catholic church nestled in the heart of Paris, France. Known for its impressive dimensions, the church is only slightly smaller than Notre-Dame and is considered the second-largest church in the city.
~1880 ftN
Bridge, Novelty architecture
Pont du Carrousel, Paris
10 min walk • The Pont du Carrousel is an elegant arch bridge that spans the Seine River in the heart of Paris, France. Connecting the Right Bank to the Left Bank, this bridge is not just a means of crossing the river but also a piece of Parisian history and a vantage point with...
~610 ftE
Gothic architecture, Monastery, Romanesque architecture
Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paris's vibrant 6th arrondissement, the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés stands as a testament to the city's rich ecclesiastical history. A pinnacle of religious and cultural significance, this storied abbey, founded in the 6th century, is one...
~1100 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Musée national Eugène Delacroix, Paris
6 min walk • The Musée national Eugène Delacroix, also known as the Musée Delacroix, is an art museum dedicated to painter Eugène Delacroix and located in the 6th arrondissement at 6, rue de Furstenberg, Paris, France. It is open daily except Tuesday; an admission fee is charged.
~1190 ftS
Nightlife, Cinema
L'Arlequin, Paris
6 min walk • The Arlequin is a cinema in Paris, noted for its spacious modernist main theatre and its former role as a showcase of Soviet film.
~1040 ftS
Square
Saint-Sulpice, Paris
6 min walk • Place Saint Sulpice is a large public square, dominated on its eastern side by the Church of Saint-Sulpice. It was built in 1754 as a tranquil garden in the Latin Quarter of the 6th arrondissement of Paris.
~1370 ftW
Fountain
Fontaine des Quatre-Saisons, Paris
7 min walk • The Fontaine des Quatre-Saisons is a monumental 18th-century public fountain, at 57-59 rue de Grenelle in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France. It was executed by Edme Bouchardon, royal sculptor of King Louis XV, and opened in 1745.
~1010 ftS
Theater
Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier, Paris
5 min walk • The Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier is a theatre located at 21, rue du Vieux-Colombier, in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. It was founded in 1913 by the theatre producer and playwright Jacques Copeau.
~1800 ftSE
Museum, Science museum, Specialty museum
Mundolingua, Paris
9 min walk • Mundolingua is a museum situated in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. Its purpose is to present information, objects and documents relating to language, linguistic diversity and linguistics to the general public.
~640 ftE
Square
Place Jean-Paul-Sartre-et-Simone-de-Beauvoir, Paris
4 min walk • Place Jean-Paul-Sartre-et-Simone-de-Beauvoir is a square in Saint-Germain-des-Prés in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, France.
~1110 ftSW
Theater
Le Récamier, Paris
6 min walk • The théâtre Récamier was a Parisian theatre located at 3 rue Récamier in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, inaugurated in 1908 and closed in 1978.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Saint-Germain Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Saints-Pères Cemetery, Paris (1 min walk), Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris (3 min walk), Place Jean-Paul-Sartre-et-Simone-de-Beauvoir, Paris (4 min walk), Maison de Verre, Paris (4 min walk).

How to get to Saint-Germain Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Saint-Germain Cemetery:

Bus

Saint-Guillaume • Lines: 63, 87, N02 (2 min walk)
Jacob • Lines: 39, 95, N12, N13 (3 min walk)

Metro

Saint-Germain-des-Prés • Lines: 4 (5 min walk)
Mabillon • Lines: 10 (6 min walk)

Ferry

Louvre • Lines: Batobus (10 min walk)
Musée d'Orsay • Lines: Batobus (13 min walk)

Train

Musée d'Orsay (13 min walk)
Saint-Michel Notre-Dame (18 min walk)