Tombe de Frédéric Chopin Audio Guide Tour

Tombe de Frédéric Chopin is the grave of the Polish-born composer and pianist Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849) in Paris’s Père Lachaise Cemetery, near Bagnolet. Chopin settled in Paris in 1831 and became one of Romantic music’s defining voices, especially through his works for solo piano. After his death in Paris, he was buried here, while his heart was taken to Warsaw, a poignant link to his homeland. The tomb is marked by a sculpture of Euterpe, the muse of music, mourning over a broken lyre; it was created by Auguste Clésinger. Admirers often leave flowers at the grave, reflecting Chopin’s enduring appeal to music lovers around the world. Among the cemetery’s winding paths, it remains a place to reflect on his life and legacy.