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
Great photo! Love the touch of red. The tree branches add interest to the sky and to the ground!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a lovely, peaceful cemetery to wander through, Genie.
ReplyDeleteI 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".
ReplyDeleteI was there in Sept in the rain and there were lots of people wandering about!
ReplyDeleteI do love cemeteries. I didn't get to this one but it's on the list!
ReplyDeleteI'm convinced. I have never been to Pere Lachaise but I plan to do so, next time I am in Paris.
ReplyDeleteOur cemetaries are not as interesting this one.
ReplyDeleteTree bones, en Français "arbres os"...c'est tout indiqué dans un cimetière.
ReplyDeleteI knew I missed something last time. :~} Your lovely shot makes me want to back even more.
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