Buses and RER trains rumble nearby. We are standing at the Nouveau Cimetière d’Aulnay-sous-Bois. This cemetery is not just a place of rest. It’s a site of remembrance. It holds stories of local history.
The Nouveau Cimetière d’Aulnay-sous-Bois is located on the Route de Mitry in Aulnay-sous-Bois. This is in the Seine-Saint-Denis department. It replaced the old Aulnay-sous-Bois cemetery.
This cemetery is more than just a burial ground. It is a place where important communal events take place. The celebrations for the victory of May 8, 1945 are held here. The national day of homage to the “Morts pour la France” is also commemorated here. This includes those who died during the Algerian War. It also includes those who died in conflicts in Morocco and Tunisia.
The Nouveau Cimetière d’Aulnay-sous-Bois features a military section. This area is dedicated to soldiers. They gave their lives for France. It is a somber reminder of sacrifice.
Several notable people are buried here at the Nouveau Cimetière d’Aulnay-sous-Bois. Among them is Michel Dens. He was a renowned baritone. Claudia Vivaldi rests here too. She was a historian and editor. Their presence adds cultural significance to this space.
The Nouveau Cimetière d’Aulnay-sous-Bois is more than graves and stones. It is a place where history, memory, and community converge. Geneanet has photographed 178 tombs here. This helps to preserve the cemetery.
Getting here is quite straightforward. Several bus lines serve the cemetery. Lines 1, 15, 43, 607 and 610 all stop nearby. The closest bus stop is Ambourget Cimetière. It is only a short walk away. The RER B line also provides access. The Sevran Beaudottes station is within walking distance.
The Nouveau Cimetière d’Aulnay-sous-Bois serves as a final resting place. It is a place for reflection. The cemetery is a valuable part of the town’s heritage. It connects the past with the present. As we leave, remember the stories held within these grounds. They remind us of community. They remind us of remembrance. They remind us of history.