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Saint-Vincent Cemetery

Paris

Saint-Vincent Cemetery is a Parisian cemetery located on rue Lucien-Gaulard in the Montmartre Quarter of Paris, France. It opened on January 5, 1831, and was Montmartre’s second cemetery, created after the Cimetière du Calvaire had been filled. The cemetery is a short walk from the Montmartre Cemetery and near the Sacré-Cœur, placing it within a historically significant part of the city. The Lapin Agile is located behind the wall, behind the grave of Maurice Utrillo, at the site. Saint-Vincent Cemetery is also a short walk from the Lamarck – Caulaincourt métro station and is serviced by métro line 12. The nearest railway stations are Gare du Nord and Gare de Pont-Cardinet, and the area is also served by bus line 80. A Vélib' station is available nearby at Rue du Coulaincourt (18017).

Map showing the location of Saint-Vincent Cemetery in Paris
Location of Saint-Vincent Cemetery in Paris

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Opening and Historical Context

Saint-Vincent Cemetery was opened on January 5, 1831. It became Montmartre's second cemetery and was built after the Cimetiere du Calvaire had been filled. These facts place the cemetery within the local history of changing burial needs in Montmartre during the early 19th century.

Location and Access

Saint-Vincent Cemetery is located on rue Lucien-Gaulard in the Montmartre Quarter of Paris, France. It is a short walk from Montmartre Cemetery and near the Sacre-Coeur. The Lapin Agile is located behind the wall, behind the grave of Maurice Utrillo at the site. The cemetery is also a short walk from the Lamarck - Caulaincourt metro station and is serviced by metro line 12. The nearest railway stations are Gare du Nord and Gare de Pont-Cardinet, and bus line 80 serves the area. A Velib station is located at Rue du Coulaincourt (18017) nearby.