Marcel Proust

The tomb of Marcel Proust, at Père-Lachaise

The tomb of Marcel Proust, one of the greatest French writers, rests in the heart of Père-Lachaise. The Père-Lachaise audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke the author of In Search of Lost Time.

A master of world literature

Marcel Proust was a French writer, critic and essayist, considered one of the masters of world literature. His monumental work, In Search of Lost Time, explores memory, time and the society of his era with unequalled subtlety. He lastingly influenced many readers and writers. His tomb, at Père-Lachaise, is a place of contemplation for lovers of letters who come from all over the world.

What to see

Here you discover the grave of Marcel Proust, the author of In Search of Lost Time, in an atmosphere of contemplation, in the heart of Père-Lachaise. The place pays tribute to one of the greatest French writers. It is a stop for lovers of literature, to be walked with respect.

Practical information

The tomb of Marcel Proust 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 Marcel Proust?

A French writer, critic and essayist, author of the monumental work In Search of Lost Time, one of the masters of world literature.

Where is the tomb of Marcel Proust?

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