Scandals, Gossips & Histoire: Tales at Père Lachaise Cemetery FreeTour
Overview
Let me take you on a fascinating journey through the lives, scandals, intrigues and stories of some of the world's most famous, controversial and influential people.
Discover the true story of a French Romeo & Juliet dating back to the 12th century, stories of artists and celebrities, political figures, revolutionaries and those who helped shape France and the world.
What to expect:
History of Père Lachaise Cemetery
Holocaust and World War II Resistance stories
The Paris Commune and the 1871 revolt
Tomb of Jim Morrison
Tomb of Oscar Wilde
Tomb of Edith Piaf
Tombs of former French presidents
Famous artists, poets, playwrights and celebrities
Scandals, rivalries, controversies and fascinating stories
Père Lachaise is more than a cemetery. It is a unique open-air museum where history, love, politics, war, art and scandal come together.
The famous may have been buried here, but their stories will forever live on.
This activity includes:
- Tomba di Oscar Wilde
- Tombstone of Edith Piaf
- Recumbent Effigy of Victor Noir
- Tomb of Jim Morrison
- Tombe d'Allan Kardec
Our Guides
On arrival
Meet-up Location: Cemetery Main Gate (Ave Principalle)
Google Map Search: 21 Bd de Menilmontant 75011
Metro Station: Père-Lachaise Metro Lines 2 or 3
Do Not Exit from Gambetta Metro Station
Outside the main gate: Tour Guide Prince will be holding an orange flag.
The only English-speaking Asian tour guide at the cemetery
The tour guide is very responsive to WhatsApp/calls/email.
Things to note
1. Bring a bottle of water to hydrate yourself during the tour
2. Tips are individual & preferred in cash at the end of the tour
3. FREE use of an umbrella—We walk rain or shine! :)
See you at the tour!
Cancellation policy
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
