Created in 1779, the Cimetière de l'Est is one of France's most beautiful cemeteries, after Père Lachaise, and is rich in artistic and architectural treasures. Many of Lille's leading figures are buried here, including former mayors Pierre Mauroy and Roger Salengro.
Cimetière de l'Est covers 22 hectares and 36,000 plots.
Cimetière de l'Est covers 22 hectares and 36,000 plots.
