Unusual 2-hour guided tour of the Père Lachaise cemetery
Description
Guided by the Great Sibyl of the Revolution, come and discover the secrets and stories behind the most famous tombs of the Père Lachaise cemetery during a colorful visit. For over 200 years now, Marie Anne Lenormand has been walking the maze of the eastern cemetery, her final resting place, which you know better as the Père Lachaise cemetery. She is starting to get bored and would like to meet new people! Let her guide you to the tombs of her friends and introduce you to these souls she frequents! Without forgetting to tell you the history of the cemetery and its intrigues… Unusual visit in small groups in French for adults and children over 7 years old.
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Itinerary
For 2 hours, you will be guided by the Great Sibyl of the Revolution to the graves of her "roommates" with whom she has been acquainted for 200 years. With her keen eye and sharp mind, she will share her anecdotes about Chopin, Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison, Isadora Duncan, and many other legendary figures who rest by her side. A visit rich in stories and discoveries that will immerse you in the intimacy of these emblematic characters.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(36)
Our guide Marine was fantastic and told the story of Père Lachaise and its inhabitants with passion and flair.
We loved this tour with a wonderful guide and learned a lot of fascinating things Humor, Stories.... I highly recommend
Congratulations to our guide!!
Beautiful visit to the Lachaise cemetery with humorous anecdotes thanks to our guide! Being with the family, even the children participate actively and despite a journey of more than two hours, we do not see the time pass.
Unusual experience! Very nice and funny guide! Apart from the cobblestones, we haven't seen the time pass. Thank you for this historic walk with this hint of fun!
Original visit and very different from traditional visits. The disguised guide plays a character and immerses us in a theatrical atmosphere that makes the discovery of the cemetery lively and immersive. It’s a far cry from the traditional guided tours that are sometimes a little monotonous: here, you learn the history of the place and its famous characters while laughing thanks to its interpretation full of energy and humor. An atypical experience that changes classic visits and that I recommend to those who love original cultural walks.
A little too much detail, too bad not to have seen more contemporary graves. Cemetery very mineral, little flowered ....
Bonjour, Nos visites immersives reçoivent en général des retours excellents, précisément parce qu’elles proposent une expérience différente d’une visite classique. Il est important de bien comprendre qu’il s’agit d’une visite immersive, avec un fil narratif incarné, et non d’un simple enchaînement de tombes. Cette approche permet d’entrer dans l’histoire du lieu autrement, même si elle implique nécessairement des choix dans les sépultures présentées. Si vous souhaitez découvrir davantage de personnalités contemporaines ou mettre l’accent sur des tombes précises, nous proposons également des visites privées, personnalisables. Elles permettent d’adapter le parcours aux attentes spécifiques de chacun. Nous aurions apprécié pouvoir échanger avec vous en amont à ce sujet avant la publication de cet avis. Cordialement.
Unusual and humorous atypical experience. A walk through this place full of history of all kinds.
An absolutely exciting visit from Father-Lachaise! I really didn’t see time pass. Marine is funny, captivating and incredibly rich in anecdotes. The route is very well thought out and makes the place lively from start to finish. By playing the ghost of Marie-Anne Lenormand, she immerses us in the history of the cemetery, but also in the history of the tombs and the colourful characters that lie there. It was informative, immersive and humorous. An experience I highly recommend.
Very nice time with a very friendly guide. She made us travel back in time with humor and sympathy.
