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Home2-Hour Tour To The Famous Père Lachaise Cemetery In Paris
Description
Go on a 2-hour walking tour to the famous Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris. Visit the graves of some of the world's most beloved singers, philosophers, writers, musicians, and artists who are laid to rest in this cemetery. Learn about their lives and achievements and get to know why this graveyard is one of the most visited landmarks in Paris.
Highlights
- Discover the history of cemeteries in Paris
- Learn about symbols and processes for french funerals
- Visit the graves of famous people such as Jim Morrison, Chopin, Champollion & Oscar Wilde
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- Arrive in Paris, meet with your guide and begin the tour.
- Visit the biggest and most visited cemetery of Paris, Père Lachaise Cemetery.
- Enter from Rue des Rondeaux entrance and check out the graves of some of the world's most beloved singers, philosophers, writers, musicians, and artists who are laid to rest in this 110-acre tree-lined cemetery, including-
- Oscar Wilde, the famous Irish poet.
- Victor Noir, the French journalist who was killed by a French emperor because of his opposition to the imperial regime.
- Allan Kardec, the French educator and writer.
- Gilbert Becaud, a French singer, composer, pianist and actor.
- Moliere/ Lafontaine, whose real name is Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, was a French playwright, actor, poet and was widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the French language and world literature.
- Champollion, a French philologist who managed to decrypt the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs.
- Jim Morrison, the singer of the American band- The Doors.
- Gericault, the famous French painter, is known for his work of The Raft of the Medusa.
- Chopin, the famous Polish composer and pianist.
- Héloïse and Abélard, the 12th-century philosopher and theologian and his student Heloise whose love story is known as one of the best-known love tragedies of history.
- Explore the Père Lachaise Cemetery Chapelle and the Memorial Garden.
- Depart for your hotel after learning about the lives of these famous people.
What's Included
- Local French tour guide
What to bring
- Bottle of water
- Snacks
Know before you go
- This is an outdoor tour on craggy/ steep ground.
- The walk is similar to a hike/ a ramble, so please wear good shoes.
Meeting Point
71 Rue des Rondeaux, Paris, France
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 2 | USD 32 Per Person |
| 3 To 5 | USD 30 Per Person |
| 6 To 15 | USD 26 Per Person |
| Child | |
| 1 To 5 | USD 30 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |
Starting From
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USD 32 / person