"Cimetiere de Montmartre" Paris Travelogue by Jeca011


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Graves of famous

The Montmartre Cemetery was created in 1798, closed down and then reopened in 1831. Some famous persons are buried here. Take a look.

Vaslav Formich Nijinsky

Legendary Dancer.

Hector Berlioz

Composer.

Adolphe Charles Adam

Composer. Best known for "Giselle" one of the most romantic of ballets.

Edgar Degas

Painter and sculptor.

Alexandre Dumas Fils, Jr

Writer. Son of Alexandre Dumas Sr. Author of "The Lady of the Camellias."

Alphonsine Plessis

Courtesan, involved briefly with Alexandre Dumas fils, who later named her "Marguerite Gauthier" in his novel "The Lady of the Camellias."

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    iris2002 Mar 19, 2008 at 6:48 AM Report Abuse

    Hey - cool pages - did you see the animal cemtiere whilst in Paris?? Le Cimetiere Des Chiens?? I always wanted to see the The World's Oldest Pet Cemetery somehow... :)

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    BarryAir Dec 1, 2005 at 9:01 PM Report Abuse

    Been there, done that! hehe .Have you been in the catacombs?Barry in Louisiana

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    JLBG Apr 24, 2005 at 6:48 AM Report Abuse

    Great page Jelena and amazingly well documented. You have seen more of Paris than I ever did and I have learned from your tips.

  • Randall502 Mar 11, 2005 at 1:29 PM Report Abuse

    I always enjoy looking at pics of Paris one of my favorite places. Thanks for sharing.

  • mar1956tin Feb 9, 2005 at 3:32 PM Report Abuse

    Hi Jelena, you saw far more of Paris than I did and thats why its so nice to read others experiences. You have written many VERY good tips, so thanks for sharing. Martin

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    Aurorae Jan 18, 2005 at 7:43 AM Report Abuse

    Verovala ili ne, mene Pariz nije dojmio... Mozda sam bila u pogresno vreme?! :) Ali tvoja stranica je fenomenalna u svakom slucaju!!!

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    Teamfast Jan 6, 2005 at 9:54 AM Report Abuse

    It's not bad it is great

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    egyptianhunk Oct 19, 2004 at 1:35 PM Report Abuse

    interesting activities indeed

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    littlesam1 Oct 14, 2004 at 10:53 AM Report Abuse

    Of all of the cities I have visited Paris is my favorite. Great page. I long to return to Paris one day.

  • asimk Sep 18, 2004 at 2:38 AM Report Abuse

    Very nice pages you have ...... really good work and also wanted to add that you do have a good style of writing :)

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