For Halloween, explore Père-Lachaise in the footsteps of Chopin, Rossini, Piaf, Montand, Jim Morrison, and other great figures from the world of music on a guided walk.
To mark Halloween, discover Père-Lachaise Cemetery through the musicians and artists who have left their mark on generations. Along its pathways, this guided walk will take you in the footsteps of Frédéric Chopin, Gioachino Rossini, Édith Piaf, Yves Montand, Jim Morrison, and many other figures from music history. Their graves become the starting point for exploring their lives, their work, their ties to Paris, and the stories surrounding their memory. From classical music to opera and from French chanson to rock, the walk spans eras and styles and reveals Père-Lachaise as a true site of cultural and musical history. Enlivened by anecdotes and accompanied by images, this walk offers an original way to discover one of Paris's most iconic places, in its singular atmosphere, between music, heritage, and memory. The tour takes place on foot and outdoors. The route includes cobblestones, slopes, and sometimes uneven paths; wear comfortable shoes and clothing suited to the weather. As Père-Lachaise is a place of remembrance, the tour takes place with respect for the graves and other visitors.
Price: Special Halloween rate: 10 euros.
Source: paris.fr — photo: © Emilee Seymour