Historic Cemetery: Pere Lachaise Cemetery Paris
Channel: Historic Haven
Date: 2024-01-22

This is the most visited historic cemetery in Paris, France: Pere Lachaise Cemetery.  It is named after Père François de la Chaise, Confessor to King Louis XIV.

Pere Lachaise became more popular once Pere Lachaise became home to the Lafontaine and Moliere graves.

Where is Pere Lachaise Cemetery?  It is in the 20th arrondissement in Paris' east.  It has its own Metro station.

What is Pere Lachaise cemetery?  It is Paris' largest cemetery and is visited by over 3 million people each year.  Many celebrities are buried there.

Here you will see Jim Morrison's grave at the Pere Lachaise cemetery. He was the lead singer of the Doors and his final resting place is Pere Lachaise.

Pere Lachaise is also the final resting place of Edith Piaf, Chopin, Oscar Wilde, Gertrude Stein, Colette and many other legends.  
 
Enjoy this visit to Pere Lachaise Cemetery Paris.

This is the Père Lachaise cemetery history and a Pere Lachaise cemetery documentary.

Timestamps
0:00 – The Most Visited Necropolis in the World
0:21 – Introduction to the Père Lachaise cemetery
0:58 – Creation of Père Lachaise cemetery
1:16 – Père Lachaise honors Père François de la Chaise
1:25 – The Early Years of Père Lachaise cemetery
1:54 – Lafontaine and Moliere Moved to Père Lachaise
2:45 –Père Lachaise: A Who’s Who of the Arts and Literature World
3:10 – Jim Morrison’s Grave, Colette, Chopin, Edith Piaf, Marcel Proust tombs
4:38 – Oscar Wilde, Gertrude Stein are buried in Pere Lachaise
5:08- Today’s Pere Lachaise Cemetery
5:42 - Pere Lachaise Cemetery is Home to All Religions and Classes
6:28 – Pere Lachaise Cemetery and the Paris Commune
6:53 - Pere Lachaise Cemetery: A Landmark in the City of Culture