The Douaumont Ossuary in northeastern France is a poignant memorial to the soldiers who died during the Battle of Verdun, the longest battle of World War I. This striking monument, erected on the Verdun battlefield next to the Fleury-devant-Douaumont National…
Nestled among the cobblestone paths and lush vegetation of Père Lachaise Cemetery are the graves of some of the most prominent people buried in Paris. For generations, Père Lachaise Cemetery has been the final resting place of some of the…
Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris is one of the world’s most legendary burial places. Within its wooded grounds is a magnificent collection of sculpture, architecture, and funerary art spanning over two centuries. A stroll through Père Lachaise Cemetery is like…
Paris is known for its historic sites, attractive architecture, and world-class museums, but one of the most fascinating aspects of the city is its cemeteries and the stories they hold. From sprawling prestigious necropolises to small lesser-known burial places, visiting…
Montparnasse Cemetery is one of the three main cemeteries in Paris that were established on the outskirts of the city in the early 19th century. Originally known as Le Cimetière du Sud (South Cemetery), it became the final resting place…
The Panthéon of Paris is a famous monument and mausoleum located on top of Montagne Sainte-Geneviève in Paris’ 5th arrondissement. It is the crowning glory of Place du Panthéon, a square that derives its name from the monument itself, and…
Napoleon Bonaparte, or Napoleon I as he was later known, was a prominent commander in the French military as well as a political leader. His role in the French Revolution first gained him recognition and he went on to lead…
The Paris Catacombs are an underground ossuary that is considered to be one of the world’s largest burial grounds. It is estimated that there are in excess of six million people buried below Paris in a network of tunnels. A…
Paris has several different nicknames that have been given to it over the years. The fashion capital, the City of Love and the City of Light are all names that are synonymous with the French capital. However, there is another…
The Montmartre Cemetery in Paris, officially known as Cimitière du Nord, has been in existence since 1825. It is currently the third largest cemetery in Paris after Père Lachaise Cemetery and Montparnasse Cemetery respectively. Montmartre Cemetery was one of the…