Scandals, Gossips & Histoire : Tales at Père Lachaise Cemetery Tour Paris

MUSEUM OF THE DEAD: Scandals, Intrigues & History

Welcome to Père Lachaise Cemetery—Paris’s most extraordinary open-air museum.

Join me for a fascinating walk through the lives, loves, scandals, rivalries, tragedies and political intrigues of the people who shaped history. Their lives may have ended, but their stories are still very much alive.

From legendary artists and writers to politicians, revolutionaries, resistance heroes and international celebrities, Père Lachaise is filled with stories that are sometimes inspiring, sometimes shocking—and often surprisingly entertaining.

Along the way, we’ll uncover the true story of a French Romeo & Juliet whose tale dates back centuries, explore the dramatic events of the Paris Commune of 1871, and discover stories connected to World War II and the French Resistance.

### What to expect

* The fascinating history and origins of Père Lachaise

* The true story of a French Romeo & Juliet and a centuries-old love story

* The Paris Commune and the dramatic events of the 1871 revolt

* World War II, the Resistance and those who fought for freedom

* The final resting place of Jim Morrison

* The legendary tomb of Oscar Wilde

* The story behind Edith Piaf

* The graves of former French presidents

* Famous artists, writers, poets, playwrights and celebrities

* Scandals, controversies, rivalries and stories you probably won't find in a textbook

Père Lachaise is more than a cemetery. It is a place where art, politics, love, war, fame and scandal come together—and where every tomb has a story.

**The famous may be buried here, but their stories will forever live on.**

Come explore the Museum of the Dead with me and discover the fascinating stories hiding behind the names carved in stone.