Cimetière de Belleville
Belleville Cemetery, also known as the Télégraphe cemetery, is a small burial ground in Paris 20th, best paired with a walk through Belleville.
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Belleville Cemetery sits on rue du Télégraphe in Paris’s 20th arrondissement. It is also referred to as the Télégraphe cemetery. This is not a grand monumental site. Its appeal is more intimate, tied to its modest scale, quiet atmosphere, and local setting.
It suits travelers who want a more neighborhood-focused side of Paris. People come here less for famous graves and more for a sense of place. The visit works well as part of a wider walk through Belleville, with its sloping streets, studios, and elevated viewpoints.
Plan for a short stop rather than a long visit. The paths are easy to cover quickly. It helps to arrive with a simple purpose. A calm break, a look at the urban landscape, or a link to other stops in Paris 20th all make sense.
If you are looking for the best-known funerary landmarks in Paris, another cemetery may fit better. If you want a discreet Belleville cemetery with a strong neighborhood context, this one is worth considering. In spring or early autumn, the surrounding walk is especially pleasant. If the weather turns, pair it with nearby cafés or a shorter Belleville stroll.
The Concierge's Tip
Plan this as a short stop, then continue on foot through Belleville. The cemetery itself is quick to see. The real value is the neighborhood context around it. On a clear day, add a nearby viewpoint to your route. After rain, wear shoes with good grip on the sloping streets. If you want a larger historic cemetery experience, Père-Lachaise is usually the better fit.
Ask the Concierge
Our Concierge arranges your visit: skip-the-line tickets, a private guide, off-hours access.
Ask the ConciergeFrequently asked questions
- Who is buried at Belleville Cemetery?
- Belleville Cemetery is not mainly known for a short list of headline graves. Most visitors come for its local character and its connection to the neighborhood. If your main goal is to see widely known tombs, other Paris cemeteries are usually a better match. Here, the value lies more in the setting and the walk through the 20th arrondissement.
- How long should you allow for Belleville Cemetery?
- In most cases, a short visit is enough. The cemetery is modest in scale and easy to cover fairly quickly. It works best as one stop within a broader Belleville walk. If you enjoy photography, reading inscriptions, or exploring the surrounding streets afterward, allow extra time around the visit rather than inside the cemetery alone.
- When is the best time to visit Belleville Cemetery?
- The best time depends mostly on the wider Belleville walk you have in mind. Softer light in the morning or late afternoon usually makes the stop more pleasant. Clear weather helps if you plan to continue through the neighborhood on foot. It is better treated as a brief stop than as the sole focus of a long outing.
- Is Belleville Cemetery suitable for families?
- Yes, if you keep expectations simple and the stop fairly short. It can suit families who enjoy walking through Paris without an overpacked schedule. Think of it as a quiet pause rather than a major standalone activity. For children, the surrounding Belleville walk will usually be more engaging than the cemetery itself.
- Is Belleville a good area for a walk around the cemetery?
- Yes, Belleville works well for a walk and has a distinctly urban, lively character. The cemetery makes more sense when seen as part of the neighborhood rather than as a destination on its own. The appeal comes from the sloping streets, local atmosphere, and strong contrasts. As anywhere in Paris, keep an eye on personal belongings in busy areas.
- Is Belleville Cemetery the same place as the Télégraphe cemetery?
- Yes. Belleville Cemetery is also referred to as the Télégraphe cemetery. That double naming can be confusing when checking directions or mapping apps. To avoid mistakes, use the rue du Télégraphe address in Paris 20th. It also helps distinguish this site from larger and better-known cemeteries elsewhere in the city.