Mysteries of Père Lachaise｜France

Step into the mysterious world of Père-Lachaise, Paris’s legendary cemetery, and discover the stories hidden behind its gates!

Wander through its beautiful tree-lined paths and explore a fascinating place where history, art, legends and the supernatural come together. Père-Lachaise is the final resting place of many famous figures, including Oscar Wilde, Marcel Proust, Edith Piaf and Jim Morrison — but some of its most intriguing stories are found in its unusual and mysterious graves.

Meet the legendary lovers Abelard and Héloïse, whose extraordinary story brought them together in death. Discover the strange tale of Countess Demidoff and her mysterious final wishes, explore the world of illusions and phantoms surrounding Robertson’s tomb, and hear about the adventurous life of the Count of Lavalette.

Your guide will also introduce you to Allan Kardec, a pioneer of Spiritism who believed he could communicate with the spirits of the dead.

Between fascinating characters, unusual tombs, legends and supernatural stories, discover a different side of Paris and uncover the secrets of one of the city’s most famous cemeteries.

A fun and fascinating tour for curious minds, history lovers and anyone ready to see Père-Lachaise from a whole new perspective!

Guided tour in French only.