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Père Lachaise

Far from being a simple cemetery, the Père-Lachaise guards more than 200 years of Paris' history. 
Detached from the hustle and bustle of the city, we will venture on its labyrinthine paths to discover the tombs of great personalities from France and abroad, and the unique stories of lesser known personalities .

Highlights:

One of the most visited monuments in Paris: the tomb of Jim Morrison

 

The love story between Abelard and Eloise

 

The first "guests" of the cemetery: Molière and La Fontaine

Curiosity:

The last battle of the Paris Commune  

 

Why do visitors leave potatoes on one of the graves?

 

Alan Kardec and a burial with paranormal powers

Meeting point:  Outside Alexandre Dumas Metro Station (Line 2)

Tour duration:  2 hours

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