Qui a créé le Père Lachaise ?
Qui a créé le Père Lachaise ?
Alexandre Brongniart Ouvert le , le cimetière du Père-Lachaise, alors de 17 hectares, fut conçu par l'architecte Alexandre Brongniart (qui a aussi réalisé la Bourse de Paris). Au début, il connut un succès mitigé, les parisiens rechignant à se déplacer trop loin de Paris pour enterrer les leurs.
What is Père Lachaise?
- "Père Lachaise served as a turning point between the old, overcrowded medieval churchyards, where bodies had been piled atop each other for centuries, and the new garden cemetery movement," says author Loren Rhoads, who has written extensively about cemeteries. "When the cemetery was opened in 1803, it stood at the edge of Paris.
How to get to Père Lachaise Cemetery?
- Père Lachaise Cemetery is located at 16 rue du Repos. The best way to get there is to take the No. 2 or No. 3 Métro line; get off at the Père-Lachaise stop and walk down the street – you can't miss it. The cemetery is open every day (except major holidays), but hours vary depending on the day of the week and the time of year.
Why is Chopin buried at Pere Lachaise?
- Chopin's grave at Pere Lachaise Cemetery Plagued by poor health for most of his short life, Polish composer and pianist Frédéric Chopin received acclaim during his lifetime for epitomizing the Romantic era, and his reputation has only grown since his death. His grave at Pere Lachaise receives numerous visitors.
What is the difference between Paris Métro stations Philippe Auguste and Père Lachaise?
- The Paris Métro station Philippe Auguste on Line 2 is next to the main entrance, while the station named Père Lachaise, on both Line 2 and Line 3, is 500 meters away near a side entrance.
