PERE LACHAISE CEMETERY

Description

For many visitors to a new city, a graveyard is not on the top of your itinerary; however Paris’ Père Lachaise is well worth a visit. Considered one of the most coveted grave real estate in the world, here you can discover over 70,000 graves and tombs and some of the most ornate and flamboyant you have yet to lay eyes on. Père Lachaise is also where Paris’ rich and famous is buried, so this tour will take you to meet some of the most famous, artists, writers, and musicians the world has ever known.

As we meander through this beautiful labyrinth of elaborate stone crypts and overhanging trees as, your friendly and knowledgeable guide will regale you with the history and stories that make this place so special. Oscar Wilde’s tomb stands out among the crowd, a beautifully carved art-deco sculpture covered entirely with bright red lipstick kiss marks from visiting admirers. Discover one of the greatest and most tragic love stories of all time - that of Héloise and Abélard - now buried side-by-side after long years of separation. We also find the final resting place of playwright Molière, Chopin as well as Balzac, Proust, and Delacroix who all wait in the cemetary’s hidden corners. However, the highlight has to be that of Jim Morrison, whose grave, and those surrounding it, are covered with graffiti from the hoards of fans that come to visit his final resting place.

Instructions

Meeting point: At the exit of the metro stop Alexandre Dumas, on Line 2. Tour start time: 10 am. // Meeting point instructions: Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the tour start time. // Mandatory instructions: Remember to bring the voucher and valid photo ID with you.// Voucher type: Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity

Starting points
A. Alexandre Dumas metro, 75020, Paris, France
 Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the Tour start time.

End point
· This service ends at the Porte du Rèpos exit of the cemetery

Languages:
English

Important information - this activity or parts thereof may be restricted from 21 July to 31 December.
According to announcements by the French government, a health pass is required for guests aged 12 years and over to visit any public place in France

We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or mobility impairments on our tours. We are also unable to accommodate pushchairs or strollers on our Tours.
The cemetery may close due to adverse weather conditions. In such cases, clients will be provided with a free change of date or refund.