Père Lachaise Cemetery, the most renowned in Paris
The guided tour of Père Lachaise will take you into the most famous cemetery in the world and one of the largest in Paris, spanning 43 hectares. This place buzzes with a thousand stories: sometimes macabre, sometimes bucolic, often legendary, and always picturesque!
Indeed, this guided tour of Père Lachaise will tell you the history of this legendary cemetery and unusual. It all began during the reign of Napoleon I. Because there was a shortage of burial sites in Paris at the time, the emperor decided to create a new necropolis. But it absolutely had to be made attractive, so the remains of celebrities were transferred there, such as Molière and Jean de La Fontaine. This is how the Père Lachaise cemetery was born.
Between stories and anecdotes
If Père Lachaise is the most famous cemetery in the world, it is also the one with the most stories, anecdotes, and legends. This is illustrated, for example, by the eccentricity of Princess Marie-Elisabeth Demidoff. The latter wanted to be buried in a mausoleum topped by a genuine marble temple supported by ten columns. Certainly because she feared loneliness, she offered to bequeath part of her fortune to anyone who would spend a year in the crypt in the company of her remains. Even today, some still apply for this challenge...
Similarly, Victor Noir's tomb is surrounded by legends. This young journalist, assassinated at 22 by Prince Pierre Bonaparte in 1870, attracts the strangest practices nowadays. Indeed, you will notice that certain parts of his anatomy are curiously shiny, a shine testifying to the unusual cult dedicated to him...
This guided tour of Père Lachaise Cemetery is essential for understanding the history of this unique place.
Where does the cemetery's name come from?
Anecdotes are numerous, starting with the origin of the place's name.
It is indeed named after the priest François d'Aix de La Chaise, confessor to King Louis XIV of France.
Graves of famous men and women from around the world
A guided tour of Père Lachaise is a pleasant stroll mixed with a work of remembrance.
Your guide will delight you with so many stories about famous, sometimes mystified, and legend-shrouded characters.
You will be able to find many personalities who contributed to the greatness of France, but also illustrious figures from all over the world.
For example, let's consider famous writers Honoré de Balzac, Oscar Wilde, Marcel Proust or Colette.
Would you like to punctuate your visit with a musical note? Find the tombs of Jim Morrison, Edith Piaf or the incredible Chopin. Michel Delpech, Yves Montand, and Jacques Higelin.
When it comes to political or military personalities, we can note, for example, Blanche Delacroix, wife of Leopold II, King of the Belgians. Or Joseph Léopold Sigisbert Hugo, a French general and father of Victor Hugo.
Would you prefer a touch of humor? We find Pierre Desproges or André Bézu.
Guided tours for everyone
If history, art, and culture are your passions, a stroll through this place will delight you.
Père Lachaise Cemetery is one of those must-see places in the capital. If you want our opinion, a visit to Paris cannot be complete without including it in your itinerary.
In groups or with family, the circuits of guided tours The Père Lachaise Cemetery tours are suitable for everyone. Accompanied by a professional guide, you are sure to have a pleasant time.
Average duration of 1h30. Contact us for a reservation or any questions.
