Père Lachaise Cemetery Tour, Tales from the Graves and Crepes

At a glance

Père Lachaise Cemetery Tour, Tales from the Graves and Crepes is a 3h guided experience in Paris, France, operated by LetzGo City Tours. Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 30 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $56.12 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Enjoy a perfect blend of history & culinary delights, French crepe at a traditional Parisian café (choice of sweet or savory options), English or French In person Guide..

Quick facts

Duration

3h

Group

Small group, up to 25 travellers

Languages

English, French

Pickup

Meet at the start point

Confirmation

Instant confirmation

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 45m

   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.

2. Stop 2 · 7m

   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.

3. Stop 3 · 10m

   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.

4. Stop 4 · 5m

   Tomb stone of Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas
   Gertrude Stein, the iconic writer and salon hostess, was at the heart of the city's avant-garde movement. Enabling artists to live from their art and therefore allowing us to enjoy their legacy today. This tomb is a tribute to their 40 year old relationship.

5. Stop 5 · 10m

   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.

6. Stop 6 · 7m

   A journalist murdered by the Emperor's relatives during the tumultuous days of the Second Empire. Buried as a martyr to an oppressive regime, Victor Noir has since become symbolised for his legendary fertility powers.

7. Stop 7 · 10m

   Antoine Parmentier is famous for turning the potato from a feared food into a cherished part of French cuisine. Using reverse psychology, he convinced the French to embrace the potato by making it seem like a prized, forbidden treasure.

8. Stop 8 · 10m

   Molière, the master of French comedy, and Jean de La Fontaine, the famed fable writer, left an indelible mark on 17th-century French literature. Both were brought to Père Lachaise to entice others to be buried here. Do those tombs truly hold the remains of those two legends?

9. Stop 9 · 10m

   Tombe stone of Marcel Marceau
   World-renowned mime who captivated audiences with his unique ability to tell stories without a single word. Known for his iconic character Bip

10. Stop 10 · 15m

    Find out why one of the world’s top composers decided to be buried here - Because Chopin feared being buried alive (not uncommon at that time), his heart was removed at his request before burial and placed in an urn.

11. Stop 11 · 15m

    Find out why Jim Morrison buried in a Paris cemetery? According to many accounts, Morrison, who had moved to France, loved walking through the Paris cemetery. His girlfriend, Pam Courson, who later died of a heroin overdose, said he “wanted to be buried there because his idol Oscar Wilde” was interred there.

12. Stop 12 · 35m

    Visit a local an authentic Parisian Creperie for the perfect finish to a Parisian tour.
    Guests will enjoy a delicious sweet or savoury crepe cooked in the authentic French way. Choose from Ham/Cheese/Vegetarian/Chocolate or Lemon.

Meeting point

Good to know

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
• Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
• Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
• Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
• Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility
• Not suitable for guests with strict dietary requirements and food allergies

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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