The Famous Graves of Père Lachaise - Self-Guided Audio Tour
Come along and enjoy a walk through Père Lachaise, the largest cemetery in Paris and the most visited necropolis in the world, with this immersive walking tour!
Founded by Emperor Napoleon, Père Lachaise cemetery resembles a miniature Paris and is now home to over 1 million corpses. Some famous people that were buried in this cemetery include Frédéric Chopin, Marcel Proust and Sarah Bernhardt.
Narrated by a local historian, you will discover the graves and stories of famous people including Edith Piaf and her tale of love and loss, Jim Morrison and his unconventional life, the tragic tale of Oscar Wilde and the bittersweet love story of Heloise and Abelard.
Our audio guide will be there every step of the way to bring the dead to life... and save you from getting lost in this labyrinth!
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The Famous Graves of Père Lachaise - Self-Guided Audio Tour
What's included in The Famous Graves of Père Lachaise - Self-Guided Audio Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Pere-Lachaise Cemetery
Discover the world's most famous cemetery as we explore the fascinating lives and unfortunate deaths of its illustrious residents. We learn how emperor Napoleon founded this cemetery.
A bittersweet tale of love - considered the original Romeo & Juliet.
We discover this rock 'n' roll poet's unconventional grave and its odd traditions.
Inclusions
- Offline Mode: Download tours in advance to listen without WiFi
- Location Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost
- Access to your self-guided audio tour
- Instagram Hotspots: We find the spot for your perfect picture
- Audio tour provided by a local or historian
- Earphones
- Mobile device
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The tour starts outside the main entrance of Père Lachaise on Boulevard de Ménilmontant. Closest Metro stops: Père Lachaise and Phillippe Auguste.
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Bring a pair of headphones along with you so that you can truly immerse yourself in the experience! Download now and start at your convenience!
