Visited this cemetery in the 18th Arrondissement of Paris. The Cemetery dates to the early 19th century according to Auntie Google, however, in reviewing the stones believe it to be earlier than that. Over 20,000 are interred here with many notables of French politics, society, and the arts. If a cemetery aficionado this cemetery should be on your radar for a visit. It is a must see. However, be aware that though there is a map it is difficult to locate the cemetery mausoleums and no signage is available to find the notables grave sites. And word to the wise – do not inquire of cemetery staff.

All that said let’s take a look.

The Cemetery entrance with maps. A major street lies on top of the cemetery.

View from the Bridge on top of the cemetery.

The Mausoleums

Never saw a mausoleum decorated with flowers like this. Several mausoleums were decorated like this in the cemetery.

And this mausoleum is the neighbor to the mausoleum I sought out.. Drum roll please…

The Degas Mausoleum

Note: Someone had left their ballet clippers at the mausoleum.

And a close up..

Intriguing to be in the presence of the spirit of greatness.