Oscar Wilde

The tomb of Oscar Wilde, at Père-Lachaise

The tomb of Oscar Wilde, the famous Irish writer, rests in the heart of Père-Lachaise. The Père-Lachaise audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke the author of The Picture of Dorian Gray and his singular monument.

An Irish writer of genius

Oscar Wilde was an Irish writer and playwright, famous for his wit, his elegance and his talent. Author of the novel The Picture of Dorian Gray and brilliant plays, he knew glory before a tragic destiny, and died in Paris in 1900. His tomb at Père-Lachaise, adorned with a sculpted monument in the form of a winged sphinx, is one of the most visited of the cemetery and a place of contemplation for his admirers from all over the world.

What to see

Here you discover the grave of Oscar Wilde and his sculpted monument in the form of a winged sphinx, in an atmosphere of contemplation, in the heart of Père-Lachaise. The place pays tribute to the author of The Picture of Dorian Gray. It is one of the most visited stops, to be walked with respect.

Practical information

The tomb of Oscar Wilde 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 Oscar Wilde?

An Irish writer and playwright famous for his wit, author of The Picture of Dorian Gray, who died in Paris in 1900; his tomb at Père-Lachaise is adorned with a winged sphinx.

Where is the tomb of Oscar Wilde?

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