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Père-Lachaise guided tour of famous tombs
Hello, I'm Sarah-Sophie! Art historian, I propose a charming stroll through Père-Lachaise, discovering its famous tombs and their secrets. Through the shaded aisles, between stone staircases and moss-covered chapels, we wander from Chopin to Jim Morrison. Behind every grave lie extraordinary destinies, tenacious legends, and strange rituals, not to mention the reputation of a haunted place that has clung to the cemetery for two centuries... Between stops, I will also tell you the story of Père
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Overview
- ✓Art historian, I propose a charming stroll through Père-Lachaise, discovering its famous tombs and their secrets.
- ✓Through the shaded aisles, between stone staircases and moss-covered chapels, we wander from Chopin to Jim Morrison.
- ✓Behind every grave lie extraordinary destinies, tenacious legends, and strange rituals, not to mention the reputation of a haunted place that has clung to the cemetery for two centuries...
- ✓Between stops, I will also tell you the story of Père Lachaise and the funerary art that makes it a true open-air museum.
- ✓We travel in small groups (maximum 8 people), which allows us to adapt the hike to your wishes.
Hello, I'm Sarah-Sophie! Art historian, I propose a charming stroll through Père-Lachaise, discovering its famous tombs and their secrets. Through the shaded aisles, between stone staircases and moss-covered chapels, we wander from Chopin to Jim Morrison. Behind every grave lie extraordinary destinies, tenacious legends, and strange rituals, not to mention the reputation of a haunted place that has clung to the cemetery for two centuries... Between stops, I will also tell you the story of Père Lachaise and the funerary art that makes it a true open-air museum. We travel in small groups (maximum 8 people), which allows us to adapt the hike to your wishes. Besides the essentials, we can follow in the footsteps of artists, writers, musicians, or great political figures, depending on the group's interests. All at a leisurely pace, to fully savor the poetry of the places.
Hello, I'm Sarah-Sophie! Art historian, I propose a charming stroll through Père-Lachaise, discovering its famous tombs and their secrets. Through the shaded aisles, between stone staircases and moss-covered chapels, we wander from Chopin to Jim Morrison. Behind every grave lie extraordinary destinies, tenacious legends, and strange rituals, not to mention the reputation of a haunted place that has clung to the cemetery for two centuries... Between stops, I will also tell you the story of Père Lachaise and the funerary art that makes it a true open-air museum. We travel in small groups (maximum 8 people), which allows us to adapt the hike to your wishes. Besides the essentials, we can follow in the footsteps of artists, writers, musicians, or great political figures, depending on the group's interests. All at a leisurely pace, to fully savor the poetry of the places.
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What’s Included
- ✓Access to the cemetery, whose entrance is free
- ✓Small group of 8 people maximum
- ✓Guided tour of approximately 2 hours 30 minutes of Père Lachaise cemetery
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Tips
- ✗Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
- ✗Snacks
- ✗Bottled water
What to Bring
- •Service animals allowed
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meeting and Pickup
🚐Meet at start point
📍 Meeting point / start
Meet on the forecourt of the main cemetery gate, in front of Rue de la Roquette
🏁 End point
Meet on the forecourt of the main cemetery gate, in front of Rue de la Roquette
Good to know
- Guide languages
- French
- Book at least
- 4 hour(s) before
- Ages
- Infant 0–11 · Adult 12–99
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
2 h
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