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The Cemetery of Père Lachaise (Paris, France)

by ASCE | Sep 17, 2012 | asceMap, cemetery description, CEMR, France, Paris, The Cemetery of Père-Lachaise

The East Cemetery of Paris, well known as “Père Lachaise”, was opened in 1804 as a response to the closure of ancient and overcrowded churchyards. About the cemeteryThe site was initially located in open country, now it towers over Paris. Alexandre...

Paris Catacombs Tour

by ASCE | Sep 17, 2012 | France, guided tour, Paris

Explore the ancient underground tomb that house over 6 million Parisian bodies. Touring the Paris Catacombs, the haunting resting place of more than 6 million French citizens is a truly unique experience. Our tour group sinks deep into the tunnels of Paris and covers...

The Parisian Cemetery of Thiais (Paris, France)

by ASCE | Nov 18, 2011 | asceMap, cemetery description, France, Paris, The Parisian Cemetery of Thiais

The Parisian Cemetery of Thiais is one of three so called cemeteries “extra muros” located in the commune of Thiais in Paris. Cemetery “extra muros”As a result of various expansions, the city of Paris has integrated numerous cemeteries amongst...

The Cemetery of Montparnasse (Paris, France)

by ASCE | Nov 18, 2011 | asceMap, cemetery description, France, Paris, The Cemetery of Montparnasse

The Cemetery of Montparnasse owns a double identity – both traditional and avant-gardist. About the cemeteryThe cemetery of Montparnasse was originally known as Le Cimetière du Sud (Southern Cemetery) and it officially opened 25 July 1824. Since its opening,...

The Cemetery of Montmartre (Paris, France)

by ASCE | Nov 18, 2011 | asceMap, cemetery description, France, Paris, The Cemetery of Montmartre

The Cemetery of Montmartre is the third largest necropolis in Paris, after the Père Lachaise Cemetery and the Montparnasse Cemetery.About the cemetery The funeral vocation of the area was born during the French Revolution, when this former plaster pit has been used...

The Cemetery of Père Lachaise (Paris, France)

Paris Catacombs Tour

The Parisian Cemetery of Thiais (Paris, France)

The Cemetery of Montparnasse (Paris, France)

The Cemetery of Montmartre (Paris, France)

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