It's "Dead" here in Paris...
with an underground explore of the Catacombs and a visit to the cemetery.
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| Catacombes de Paris are an underground ossuary (Noun: A container or room into which the bones of dead people are placed) holding about 6 million Parisians. Opened in the late 18th century, the underground cemetery became a tourist attraction on a small scale from the early 19th century, and has been open to the public on a regular basis from 1867. This is an interesting "look" at Paris and it's history and one that we really looked forward to. |
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| The sign above Kegan reads, "Stop! This is the Empire of Death!" Needless-to-say, we kept going! Gruesome and fun at the same time! |
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| Our next stop was Cimetière du Père-Lachaise, the largest cemetery in the city of Paris and the last home to some very famous people- Sarah Bernhardt, Maria Callas, Chopin, Colette, Max Ernst and so many more. |
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| I wanted to visit Oscar Wilde. While the sign asks, out of respect, not to vandalize the tomb, it is covered in lipstick (kisses and notes). I have loved him since I read his quote, "I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read in the train." |
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| James Douglas "Jim" Morrison (December 8, 1943 – July 3, 1971) was an American lead singer and lyricist of the rock band The Doors as well as a poet. After The Doors' explosive rise to fame in 1967, Morrison developed a severe alcohol and drug dependence which culminated in his death in Paris in 1971 at the age of 27 due to a suspected heroin overdose. His grave is one of Paris' most visited 'tourist attractions. |
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| We began to appreciate Rossini after seeing his opera performed by CCM Spoleto. He was in Paris from 1824-1829 leading the Théâtre-Italien. |
The sadness captured in this statue seemed to say so much. "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." This was an interesting last full day in Paris...
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3 comments:
Now you will be able to say, "We'll always have Paris!" Casablanca,
Bogart to Bergman.
Been to the cemetery, but haven't heard of the catacombs! Looks amazing! I want to go to PARIS now!!!
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WOW! Amazing!
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