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Père Lachaise Cemetery (French: Cimetière du Père-Lachaise [simtjɛʁ dy pɛʁ laʃɛːz]; formerly cimetière de l'Est, "East Cemetery") is the largest cemetery in Paris, France, at 44 hectares or 110 acres. With more than 3.5 million visitors annually, it is the most visited necropolis in the world.
- Jim (James Douglas) Morrison: 1943-1971. Jim Morrison was an American singer/songwriter, the charismatic frontman of The Doors, and an international rock star.
- Edith Piaf: 1915-1963. Singer/songwriter and actress Edith Piaf began her career by singing on the streets of Paris before progressing to brothels, nightclubs, and cabarets.
- Mano Solo: 1963-2010. Mano Solo (born Emmanuel Cabut) was a popular French singer/song writer, guitarist, artist, activist for restoring equality ("Les Enfants de FaZa SoMa" on his tomb refers to his support for indigenous people of Madagascar), and occasional actor and DJ, well known in the avant-garde Paris music scene for his performances at the Bataclan and Olympia.
- Simone Signoret: 1921-1985 and Yves Montand: 1921-1991. Simone Signoret and Yves Montand were German-born and Italian-born, respectively, French actors who married in 1951 and co-starred in a number of films.
Père Lachaise is the largest Parisian park and cemetery, where many famous figures are buried. See the tombs of Oscar Wilde, Chopin, Jim Morrison, Abelard and Heloise, Proust, Moliere, and more.
Visit the most visited burial ground in the world, where you'll see elaborate sepulchres, family chapels, and poignant memorials of famous people from various fields and eras. Learn about the scandals, heroism, tragedies, and accomplishments of the fascinating people buried here on a guided tour or with a map.
Pere-Lachaise Cemetery, cemetery and park located on the northeast side of Paris, France. Situated on some 110 acres (44.5 hectares), amid more than 5,000 trees, it is both the largest park and the largest cemetery in Paris. It is a major tourist attraction, renowned for its tombs of notable figures.
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Jun 26, 2019 · Explore the city of the dead, where famous figures like Chopin, Proust, and Jim Morrison are buried. Learn about the history, location, and highlights of this hauntingly beautiful cemetery in northeastern Paris.
Explore the most famous cemetery in Paris and the world, with its elegant landscaping, fine sculptures, and famous graves. Discover the stories of the Cemetery's guardian, the Club des Haschischins, the fortune-teller, and more.
