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Scandals & Love Affairs at Pere Lachaise - Walking Tour
Learn all about Paris’ famous scandals and love affairs on this trip through the city’s largest cemetery.
What you'll do
Get straight to the gossip, secrets, scandals on this unique walking tour through a Parisian cemetery. You’ll be guided around Père Lachaise Cemetery - home to the tombs of Oscar Wilde and Victor Noir - and given the scandalous history of the people buried there. Learn all about Marilyn Monroe’s connection to this cemetery, why thousands of people kiss the tomb of Oscar Wilde every year, and plenty of gossip only known to locals. Immerse yourself in this unique side of Parisian history and admire the striking cemetery full of elaborate tombstones and gothic architecture.
Highlights
Oscar Wilde’s Tomb
The tomb of Oscar Wilde is one of the most visited in the cemetery. It’s covered in lipstick kisses from admirers who come to pay their respects.
Victor Noir’s Tomb
The tomb of Victor Noir is famous for its life-sized bronze statue of the journalist. Legend has it that if you rub his groin, you’ll be blessed with fertility.
Jim Morrison’s Grave
The grave of Jim Morrison is another of the cemetery’s most famous. It’s often covered in flowers and graffiti.
What's included
90-minute guided walking tour around Père Lachaise Cemetery.
With us, there are no entry fees on the day – all you've got to do is show your pass.
Reservations
Booking required
Please book your tour online. A free pre-booking will be automatically registered once you click on the 'add to cart' button. Don't forget to cancel your pre-booking if you change your mind.
Where you'll be
28 boulevard de Menilmontant, Paris, FRWhere you'll meet
Meet at 28 Boulevard de Menilmontant. Your guide will be holding an orange sign with 'ExperienceFirst' written on it. For easier navigation, you can paste this address into Google Maps: 28 Boulevard de Menilmontant, 75020 Paris.
How to get there
Roquette - Père Lachaise
Philippe August Station, Line 2
Operating hours
Thursday & Saturday: 9AM
Find out more
For more information, please visit the tour’s official website.
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