Pere Lachaise-Paris, France

I have been to Paris several times and have seen the major tourist sites. Venturing a bit off the beaten path this trip. Today, I went to Cemetery Pere Lacaise in the 20th arrondissement. This is the largest about 110 acres and most visited Parisian cemetery. It is more of a park filled with trees, mausoleums and funeral sculptures. In the 17th century, the Jesuits acquired this estate and built a hospice on it. Following Robert Damien's attempt to wound Louis XV, the Jesuits were expelled from the kingdom and the buildings handed over to the creditors. From 1804 , it became known as the Cemetiere de l'Est.

My walk by Gilles Drsmons and a map, took me three hours. The map bought at the gate for 2.50 Euros.  

The cemetery is laid out by divisions. It is easier to navigate if you know the graves you want to see before going. Some of the graves are not easy to find however there are people to help along the way. 

Chopin

March 1 1810-October 17 1849

Duvision 11

Jim Morrison 1943-1972

Of the Doors, until a few years ago his tomb consisted of a wooden cross. 

Located Division #6

Delacroix 1798-1863

Located #49

Balzac 1799-1850

Division #48

Oscar Wilde 1854-1900

Division 89

Located Division #97

Collette 

http://www.pere-lachaise.com/

Marais, Paris, France

Madison Victor Hugo

My favorite area of Paris is the Marais.it s the oldest and best preserved area of Paris. There are narrow,beautiful streets, museums, hotels, squares and shops and bars. Dating to the 13th century. In 1605 Henry IV created Place des Vosges.

The walk begins at Pont Marie.walking along Quai de l'hotel de- VIlle to Rue de l'Hotel-de-VIlle.

Hotel de Sens and Des Jardins St. Paul

This is one of the oldest buildings in Paris and one of the three great Parisian medieval mansions.

The hotel now houses the Fine Arts Library if the city of Paris.

Remains of Phillip Auguste wall

Village St. Paul housing art galleries and shops. 

     Hotel Sully

Place des Vosges

Large elegant square surrounded by an arcade with shops and restaurants.

Grassy area in center for relaxation and play.

Place du Marche Ste-Catherine

Pleasant square with cafes 

   Hotel de VIlle

Museums in theMarais

Hotel Carnavalet

Musee Picasso

Musee Cognacq-Jay

Walk along the Seine, Paris, France

“If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast.”
― Ernest Hemingway, A Moveable Feast

“I guess it goes to show that you just never know where life will take you. You search for answers. You wonder what it all means. You stumble, and you soar. And, if you’re lucky, you make it to Paris for a while.”
― Amy Thomas, Paris, My Sweet: A Year in the City of Light

    

      Walk from Musee D'Orsay to Pont Sully along the Seine and through Isle de Louis

      Le Lourve from Pont Carousel 

      

    Institute de France

Pont de Arts covered with love lockets

Pont Neuf Oldest bridge in Paris

     One of many stands along the Seine

      Norte Dame

    

      Saint Jean Paul on the side of Notre Dame

           Store Fronts Isle Saint Louis

      Sunny, warm evening in Paris

      Line at the Ice Cream Store

        Cafe overlooking the Seine-expensive glass of Wine

          Bicycles crossing the bridge 

People relaxing in the lovely Jardins behind Notre Dame

         Lovers along the Seine

          View of the Eiffel Tiwer from Pont Neuf