The famous graves of Père Lachaise a 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. This 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!
Highlights
- Love podcasts? You'll love this immersive walking tour of the Père Lachaise cemetery!
- Learn interesting stories of its residents' lives
- Stroll around at your own pace with your audio guide to lead the way
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Facilities
mobile
Available in English
What's included
- Digital mobile audio guide
Not included
- Earphones
Where you'll meet
The tour starts outside the main entrance of Père Lachaise on Boulevard de Ménilmontant. Closest Metro stops: Père Lachaise and Philippe Auguste.
Important information
* Please remember to bring a pair of headphones with you
* The price of the tour includes one device's access only
* The digital audio guide can be downloaded anytime directly on your smartphone
* Please download 'Vidi Guides' from the App Store of your mobile device and enter the code you receive after booking to start your self\-guided sightseeing
* You are able to cancel at any time providing the code you receive has not been redeemed