PERE LACHAISE CEMETERY

Largest cemetery in Europe Père-Lachaise opens its doors to you. More than a cemetery, this place is a veritable open-air museum. With its multitude of tombs, mausoleums and chapels, come and discover this timeless place. Formerly a resort for the Jesuits, the history of this cemetery begins at the beginning of the 19th century, when Napoleon I decided to create a cemetery there.

Indeed, the destruction of many intramural cemeteries at that time due to unhealthy conditions, caused Paris to lack places for burials. During the visit you will discover the tombs of famous French and foreign personalities. This will address the strange legends of the La Fontaine and Molière burials.

Esotericism will not be forgotten either by visiting the strange grave of Allan Kardec. This tour has also thought of lovers of French song by taking you to appreciate the graves of Yves Montand by Gilbert Becaud and much more. Through this maze your guide will make you feel the very special atmosphere of this place by revealing the impressive burial of the legendary spouses, Eloïse and Abelard. The visit of the Père Lachaise cemetery will also be an opportunity to evoke the tragic episodes of the Paris, which ended in the cemetery and which are remembered by the wall of the federates.

It is impossible to mention all the personalities who will be presented to you during this visit to the Père Lachaise cemetery. You will have the opportunity of discovering the tombs of the famous French painter, for example Eugène Delacroix or Théodore Géricault, whose engraving is on his grave. magnificent reproduction of his most famous work: the Raft of the Medusa. Lovers of history and great figures in the history of France, this visit is for you!