The size and diversity of this cemetery make it a truly remarkable site to remember in Paris.
The main reason for wanting to go there was to visit the grave of Jim Morrison. I bought and followed along with a guided book tour and really enjoyed walking through the many roads and paths through the cemetery. I walked around for a little over an hour, and got to see the highlights - Jim Morrison, Chopin, Gertrude Stein.
There are many different types of structures in this cemetery, which makes it a very interesting walk through. It is easy to see which of the families in the cemetery had a lot of money to spend on their burials, while others either inherited their spots or didn't have much to spend on the sites. I don't recall the exact amount, but from what I read, the amount required to be buried there is extremely high (close to $80,000 USD is what I am thinking).
One of the dissapointments during my trip to the cemetary was the fact that Oscar Wilde's tomb was under renovation. A tarp covered the entire structure, so I was not able to see any of it. Luckily I had a picture in my guidebook that gave me an idea of what was under the tarp.

I know it doesn't seem like a fun thing to do as a tourist, but if you have an hour or so extra I would definitely recommend walking through the cemetery.

Recommended: Yes

Best Suited For: Couples
Best Time to Travel Here: Anytime