According to his last wishes, Rudolf Nureyev was buried in the Russian cemetery at Sainte-Geneviève-des-bois, near Paris. The ceremony took place on January 12, 1993. Rudolf Nureyev’s memorial was unveiled on Monday 6th May 1996 in the Russian cemetery in Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois close to Paris. It was designed and built by set designer, Ezio Frigerio who often designed sets for Nureyev’s choreographies. This mosaic memorial resembles one of the oriental kilim rugs that Nureyev loved so much.
If visiting the grave, please be aware that despite regular maintenance, it has deteriorated over 30 years and now requires a significant programme of restoration.
The Rudolf Nureyev Foundation is working with The Committee for the Maintenance of Russian Orthodox Graves at the cemetery to undertake the necessary structural analysis and repairs that will preserve the grave for the future. This programme of work is likely to last for up to two years.
How to get to the orthodox cemetery of Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois :
By bus : Bus N° 104 – Croix Blanche direction – Get off at “Piscine” stop. The cemetery is on your right.
RER C : Take the RER C train direction Dourdan or Saint-Martin d’Etampes. Get off at Sainte-Geneviève des Bois.
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Address :
8, rue Léo-Lagrange – 91700 Ste-Geneviève-des-Bois
Tél : 01 60 15 11 40
Visiting times :
8 am – 5 pm in winter
8 am – 7.30 pm in summer