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Church of Kings

By Wandering Jana August 30, 2019 October 26, 2022 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, France, Hidden History, Medieval World, Paris

Tombs of Louis XII (1462-1515) and his wife, Anne de Bretagne (1477-1514). St. Denis Basilica. Paris, France

Located in the suburbs of Paris is the final resting place of the kings of France. Continue reading

The Catacombs of Paris

By Wandering Jana January 4, 2019 October 27, 2022 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, France, Hidden History, Museums, Paris

Stacked bones in the catacombs of Paris, which has been a tourist attraction for over a century.

Explore Paris’ macabre side. Get ready for some bones, lots and lots of bones. Continue reading

Père Lachaise Cemetery

By Wandering Jana March 1, 2018 October 28, 2022 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, France, Modern World, Paris

Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, France.

Check out Paris’ largest cemetery, the most visited cemetery in the world. Continue reading

A Tomb Fit For Napoleon

By Wandering Jana June 15, 2017 October 28, 2022 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, France, Hidden History, Modern World, Museums, Paris

Napoleon's Tomb, Église du Dôme, Paris

Only a tomb so elaborate and grandiose as this one would be acceptable for someone like Napoleon. Continue reading