Jim Morrison

The tomb of Jim Morrison, at Père-Lachaise

The tomb of Jim Morrison, a legendary icon of rock, rests in the heart of Père-Lachaise. The Père-Lachaise audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke the singer of the Doors, whose grave is one of the most visited.

A legendary icon of rock

Jim Morrison was the lead singer of the Doors, an American rock band that became unforgettable. A charismatic figure and a poet, he embodied the rebellious and creative spirit of his generation. He died in Paris in 1971, at the age of twenty-seven. His tomb, at Père-Lachaise, has become a true place of pilgrimage for music lovers who come from all over the world to pay tribute to this rock icon.

What to see

Here you discover the grave of Jim Morrison, singer of the Doors, in an atmosphere of contemplation, in the heart of Père-Lachaise. The place pays tribute to a rock icon and remains one of the most visited tombs of the cemetery. It is a stop for music lovers, to be walked with respect.

Practical information

The tomb of Jim Morrison 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 Jim Morrison?

The lead singer of the Doors, an American rock band; a charismatic figure and a poet, he died in Paris in 1971 and his tomb is one of the most visited of Père-Lachaise.

Where is the tomb of Jim Morrison?

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