Père Lachaise
In summer these bare branches are filled
with leaves making a canopy of shade from the heat and sun.
In winter, the "tree bones" litter the narrow stone paths
with a mosaic of shadows.
If you are a winter visitor, put Père Lachaise on your list.
You can wander through the 110 acres
and almost have the place to yourself,
or you can get a map (here) and locate a specific grave.
The long shadows of winter will give you memorable photos.
le Cimetière du Père Lachaise
16, rue de Repos
75020, Paris
9 comments:
Great photo! Love the touch of red. The tree branches add interest to the sky and to the ground!
It looks like a lovely, peaceful cemetery to wander through, Genie.
I like to take line 69 of the bus which ends near there. It's a great tour in itself. Nice shot with the "red couple".
I was there in Sept in the rain and there were lots of people wandering about!
I do love cemeteries. I didn't get to this one but it's on the list!
I'm convinced. I have never been to Pere Lachaise but I plan to do so, next time I am in Paris.
Our cemetaries are not as interesting this one.
Tree bones, en Français "arbres os"...c'est tout indiqué dans un cimetière.
I knew I missed something last time. :~} Your lovely shot makes me want to back even more.
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