Père Lachaise Cemetery Tour, Tales from the Graves and Crepes

Name: Père Lachaise Cemetery Tour, Tales from the Graves and Crepes
Brand: Cool Shore Excursions
SKU: 1163159
Price: 50.72 EUR
Availability: InStock
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3 hours (approx.)

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Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore the historic Père Lachaise Cemetery and visit the famous graves of Paris including Jim Morrison on this fascinating guided tour. This tour delves into the lives, loves, and lasting contributions of those who shaped our world. More than a cemetery, Père Lachaise is an open-air museum where every stop reveals an unforgettable tale. The tour also includes a delightful French crepe experience at a local Parisian Creperie.
As you walk through the leafy, peaceful grounds, your guide will share fascinating stories about the lives and deaths of these influential personalities, painting a vivid picture of their lasting impact on culture and history.
This Père Lachaise Cemetery tour paired with a French crepe experience offers a perfect combination of history, culture, and culinary indulgence. It’s an ideal way to explore the famous graves of Paris while enjoying a true taste of the city.

What's Included

Enjoy a perfect blend of history & culinary delights
French crepe at a traditional Parisian café (choice of sweet or savory options)
Visit to famous graves including Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Édith Piaf, and more
No hassle easy access entrance to Père Lachaise Cemetery with an expert local guide
Fully guided walking tour with an expert, first-class friendly guide
English or French In person Guide.

Extra food and beverages beyond the included crepe
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Gratuities for the guide (optional but appreciated)

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Meeting Location

Meeting point

75011 Paris
France

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End point

168 bis Rue de la Roquette
75011 Paris, France

The tour will end near the Creperie.

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Pere-Lachaise Cemetery

Discover Paris' funeral history, from the eerie Catacombs to the creation of Père Lachaise. How it operates today, and the raw truths behind the city’s evolving approach to death. Your guide will lead you through the serene pathways of the cemetery, stopping at the graves of famous individuals Guest will find out why Oscar was moved from his first resting place after a pauper's funeral in Bagneaux cemetery. Oscar Wilde's friends and fans later raised the funds to purchase a burial plot in the more fashionable Père Lachaise cemetery and to have his body moved. Visit the grave of the most famous Born April 26, 1798 in France, he was one of the most famous romanticism painters. He portrayed among other things, the Muslim world, the result of his travels. He died on August 13, 1863, leaving a large number of works, many of which are in the Louvre in Paris. After seeing "Liberty Leading the People" in a history book at school, it impacted me a lot and I became interested in his work.

45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Tombstone of Edith Piaf

Visit the grave of the most famous French singer of the first half of the 20th century, whose singing fame was worldwide and had developed a cult-following among the working class.

7 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Communards' Wall

The final stand of the Paris Commune in 1871. This wall marks the spot where over a hundred Communards were executed, a poignant symbol of revolution, sacrifice, and the struggle for justice.