France’s answer to the tragic tale of Romeo and Juliet is that of Héloïse and Abélard. Abélard was a seminary student, studying at Notre Dame Cathedral. He was a shining star, on a path to become a philosopher of religious doctrine. Abélard, who was in his fifties, was living with one of the clergymen of Notre Dame, a man...
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Given the long history of the city of Paris, it comes as no surprise that over the years the city has run into problems with having enough space for interments. Cemeteries were the preferred place of burials for many Parisians, given the strong history of Roman-Catholic faith. Eventually, however, the densely packed cemeteries –...
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A veritable city of the dead, the Père-Lachaise Cemetery is the most extensive burial ground located within the city limits of Paris. When the cemetery first opened it was viewed as a rather unpopular place for burial among the Parisian Elite. To try and tempt people into purchasing burials plots there, city officials creatively...
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