Père Lachaise Eternal Paris: Stories of Life, Love, and Legacy
Walk through Paris’s largest cemetery and uncover the stories behind its most remarkable graves with Ferit Onger, one of Paris’s most experienced guides. This immersive tour of Père Lachaise invites history lovers, music fans, and curious travelers to explore a place where artists, revolutionaries, and everyday Parisians rest side by side. You’ll encounter legends like Chopin, Oscar Wilde, and Jim Morrison, learn how burial traditions work in France, and discover monuments with surprising symbolism and unusual rituals. Along the way, you’ll gain fresh insight into how memory, culture, and identity are preserved in one of the world’s most visited cemeteries.
Created by Ferit Onger
Ferit, who studied Mechanic, Transport and Logistics, and completed a bachelor in Industrial Management at the IUT of Cachan. Being from a Franco-Turkish family, his interest for language and Culture took him on a different path after he met Josephine. He decided to go back to University and Study history and history of Art in order to become a National Licensed Tour Guide.
"Great information, cool stops and loved the self guided tour paired with gps. Easy to follow and loved the reflection at the end. We can’t wait for more! " - Alyssa P.
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What you'll walk and learn about
Père Lachaise
Begin this tour right outside the entrance gates
The Tomb of Abelard and Héloïse
Where love never dies
The Grave of Étienne-Gaspard Robert
The father of illusion’s haunting legacy
Grave of Frédéric Chopin
Polish composer and virtuoso pianist
Grave of Vivant Denon
Scientist, historian, and artist
Grave of Jim Morrison
Discover Jim Morrison's rebellious grave traditions
Memorial for Jean-Francois Champollion
The man who decoded the Rosetta Stone
Sepulcher Racine
Discover 19th century funerary art
The Graves of Jean de La Fontaine and Molière
Their literary legacy lives on
Parmentier’s Grave
Discover the ‘roots’ of France’s potato obsession
Grave of Victor Noir
A grave with a peculiar superstition
Grave of Oscar Wilde
A grave as dramatic as its occupant
The Garden of Remembrance
From stone to ashes, how will we be remembered?
"I think the GPS is off for Oscar Wilde and there a section which repeats twice about it being an active cemetery. Otherwise, amazing. Thank you."
"Loved exploring the intricate statues and learning about their meanings. Such a unique experience, will come back for sure!"
"Great information, cool stops and loved the self guided tour paired with gps. Easy to follow and loved the reflection at the end. We can’t wait for more! "
"Super interesting facts about Frédéric Chopin's life. The app worked perfectly, clear directions made it easy to follow."