Open Air Museum in-app audio tour in Pere Lachaise Cemetery
More than a cemetery, Pere Lachaise is an open-air museum that is home to the famous (and not so famous) inhabitants of Paris past & present. Discover the beautiful gardens and remarkable funerary monuments of this scenic burial ground. Far from morbid, this peaceful garden is a place where Parisians come to reflect, to contemplate on life and its bitter-sweet end. Beyond the celebrities, Père Lachaise holds 70,000 grave sites with over 1 million remains. Most of the "residents" are unknown, but many chose to be buried with tombs marked by beautiful statues of weeping relatives, angels escorting the departed to heaven, some even had sculptures of their pets placed on their graves. Take the time to explore this unusual cemetery, the most visited in the world. The mobile app helps you explore the Père Lachaise Cemetery with a self-guided audio tour. All you need is a mobile phone. Download tour in advance to listen without WiFi.
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Open Air Museum in-app audio tour in Pere Lachaise Cemetery
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Pere-Lachaise Cemetery
Père Lachaise Cemetery is one of the most famous cemeteries in the world, located in Paris, France. It's renowned for its beauty, historical significance, and as the final resting place for numerous notable individuals. The cemetery covers approximately 110 acres and contains over 70,000 burial plots.
Statue d'Edith Piaf
The tomb of Édith Piaf is one of the most visited attractions in the Père-Lachaise Cemetery. Located in the 20th arrondissement of Paris, the grave of the famous French singer is a pilgrimage site for her numerous fans from around the world. Her grave is relatively simple, with a plain tombstone often adorned with flowers, candles, and other offerings left by her admirers. The simplicity of her burial site contrasts with the grandeur of her musical legacy, which continues to captivate people long after her death.
Le Buste de Frederic Chopin
The grave of Frédéric Chopin is another prominent site within the Père Lachaise Cemetery. Located in the 20th arrondissement of Paris, the Polish composer's tomb is a destination for music lovers and admirers of his work. Chopin's grave is marked by a monument featuring a stone bust of the composer surrounded by a wreath. Visitors often leave flowers, notes, and other tokens of appreciation at his grave, honoring his enduring influence on classical music. Like Édith Piaf's tomb, Chopin's final resting place is a serene spot amidst the historic surroundings of the cemetery, inviting contemplation and reflection on his remarkable musical contributions.
Inclusions
- Navigation through the winding alleys of the world's most visited cemetery
- Detailed route from stop to stop with live GPS map on your smartphone
- Downloadable multimedia audio tour on WeGoTrip app
- Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The mobile app is available on the App Store and Google Play and works offline
- Offline Mode: Download tours in advance to listen without WiFi
- Location-Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy the tour without getting lost
- After payment, you will receive an SMS and an email with detailed instructions. Download the app from the App Store or Google Play. All you need is a mobile phone. Internet access is not required
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Just a short walk from Place Gambetta, this famous cemetery is the final resting place of numerous notable figures, including Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, and Edith Piaf. After downloading the tour on the WeGoTrip app, it will route you to the start point of the tour.
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Ticket Redemption
The Viator voucher is not an entry ticket. The entrance ticket is available in the WeGoTrip app only. Click on the "Show PDF ticket" button in the app. Audio tour installation instructions 1. You will receive an email and SMS with a link to access the tour and tickets. Follow the link and install the free WeGoTrip mobile app. 2. Sign up using your phone number. Access to an audio tour and an entrance ticket to the museum will be in the "Bookings" tab. 3. Click on the "Download" button to download the audio tour to your phone. 4. The entrance ticket to the museum is available in the "Bookings" tab. Click on the "Show PDF ticket" button in the app, place the screen with a QR code to the turnstile gate at the entrance, or show it to a museum employee. If you have not received a link within 24 hours after the booking, please contact us: US +1 650 989 97 95, Europe: +44 208 089 69 25.
