We strolled through admiring all the graves. Unknown children, fathers, brothers, and sisters have made Cimetiere Pere Lachaise their doorway to the other world. We were brought back to the reality of the sadness that Cimetiere Pere Lachaise holds when we happened upon a funeral taking place on the path where soldiers that have died for France are buried. The sorrow and the misery in the faces of the people reminded us all to respect the dead. Philippe Auguste is another subway stop for Cimitiere Pere Lachaise.
Instead, walk east to the main entrance at Avenue Principal and pick up your own map to search for the final resting place of your favorite musician, writer or politician. While I thought it was cool when I was 21 to see the graffiti-covered tombstone of Jim Morrison. I was happy to go back and visit Pere Lachaise again to really take in the tombs of these fascinating souls. If you are planning a trip to France, make sure to check out our France Travel Guide! Looking to book your next trip?
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Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I was, at the time, unaware of other famous people who were buried there. What a great bunch of shots. Love the jumble of mausoleums and headstones. So many different levels and features to entertain the eye.
Your photos really bring that out. Especially like the contrast afforded by black and white composition. Thanks for the post! Thanks Daniel. Since then, fans from all around the world come to see his grave, making it one of the most visited tombs of the cemetery.
His father worked for the US Navy and his mother was a housewife. He had a very strict upbringing, which is why he always challenged the authority. Jim Morrison always had a curious nature and always craved knowledge, he used to read and write a lot. As time went by, Morrison grew up and his rebellious spirit also grew stronger.
It was during this time that he met all the members of The Doors and that he started writing lyrics. The oppositional youth started taking shape, leading to the hippy movement and growing criticism over the Vietnam war. In , he obtained his diploma in him and founded The Doors the same year. His talents were soon spotted. His tight pants, his mesmerizing voice and look, his moves thrilled the fans. They were witnessing the birth of a legend. The Doors music was and still is unique and particularly innovating for the time.
A mix of psychedelic rock, jazz, pop, and blues creates a music phenomenon that marked the spirit of the public. So, where is Jim Morrison buried? He developed an alcohol and substance abuse and dependence. By Associated Press. Paris on Saturday was the only place to be for die-hard Jim Morrison fans. Many brought candles and pictures, and some burned incense sticks near his grave as police watched nearby.
The year-old fan made the trip from Halle, Germany with his childhood friend Mathias Barthel. The two had not been back to the Pere-Lachaise cemetery in over 25 years. Year after year, the place has become a pilgrimage for fans of Morrison, known for his dark lyrics, wavy locks, leather pants, steely gaze and theatrical stage presence.
Michelle Campbell was 21 when Morrison died in , living in Texas and studying photography. He wins best peekaboo! The gravestone for the Robertson family is a spooky grave indeed. This French mime has been stuck in a box for a very long time… Ok this joke works better if you watch the video.
Not a bad grave either. A post shared by The Earful Tower theearfultower. Like these videos? Subscribe on YouTube for more.
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