Henri Salvador

The tomb of Henri Salvador, at Père-Lachaise

The tomb of Henri Salvador, a beloved figure of French song, rests in the heart of Père-Lachaise. The Père-Lachaise audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this artist with an unforgettable smile and talent.

A beloved figure of song

Henri Salvador was a French singer, musician and humorist, originally from the overseas territories, whose lands hold many artists. Over a long career, he knew how to blend French song, jazz, humour and gentleness, and was one of the first to introduce the sounds that later inspired the bossa nova. Appreciated for his smile and his good humour, he marked generations. His tomb, at Père-Lachaise, honours the memory of this popular and endearing artist.

What to see

Here you discover the grave of Henri Salvador, a beloved figure of French song, in an atmosphere of contemplation, in the heart of Père-Lachaise. The place pays tribute to this artist with an unforgettable smile. It is a stop for music lovers, to be walked with respect.

Practical information

The tomb of Henri Salvador lies within the Père-Lachaise cemetery, in the twentieth arrondissement of Paris, reachable on foot. The cemetery is a public place whose access is generally free, during opening hours that vary with the season; maps help to locate the graves. It is a place of contemplation: it is best to behave there with calm and respect.

Who was Henri Salvador?

A French singer, musician and humorist originally from the overseas territories, who blended song, jazz and humour over a long career and marked generations.

Where is the tomb of Henri Salvador?

Within the Père-Lachaise cemetery, in the twentieth arrondissement of Paris.