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Père Lachaise Cemetery
Jim Morrison's grave attracts the occult. Oscar Wilde's tomb bears lipstick kisses. Allan Kardec, founder of Spiritism, receives offerings. One million bodies lie beneath the most visited cemetery on Earth.
1804 - Present
Paris, France
100000+ witnesses
Père Lachaise is where the famous dead gather.
The Cemetery
Paris landmark:
- 1804 opening
- One million+ burials
- 110 acres
- Most visited cemetery
- Living memorial
Jim Morrison
The Doors singer:
- Died Paris 1971
- Buried here
- Fans gather
- Occult rituals
- Security required
Oscar Wilde
Tragic genius:
- Died 1900
- Sphinx monument
- Lipstick kisses
- Glass barrier added
- Spirit felt
Allan Kardec
Spiritism founder:
- Died 1869
- Followers visit
- Leave offerings
- Séances held
- His presence felt
The Communards
Mass grave:
- 1871 massacre
- 147 executed
- Against Mur des Fédérés
- Spirits march
- Political ghosts
Strange Activity
Visitor reports:
- Apparitions
- Cold spots
- Photographs catch figures
- Voices recorded
- Energy palpable