One of the most famous parts of the 20e Arrondissement is the Cimetière du Père-Lachaise, a huge and romantic home to the graves of many bygone celebrities, among others, including Oscar Wilde, Chopin, Ingres, Jim Morrison… the list goes on.
It is only about a 20-minute walk from where I'd been staying, so I ventured up and had a wonderful time wandering about.
It was breathtakingly beautiful, like a gothic sort of garden, very tranquil and with incredible views. I’d like to return and explore more; my time was sort of limited. Still, I managed to happen upon Edith Piaf while actually searching for Paul Eluard.
I also visited Max Ernst, one of my absolute favorite artists. It was really special to find him and pay my respects in the Columbarium. For me, it was a really auspicious start to the trip.
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