Cimetière Montparnasse

Cimetière Montparnasse

The lavender petals of spring blooms

line the cemetery paths - 

A bit of cheer in the midst of death.

Cimetière Montparnasse

75014, Paris

Cimetiere Montparnasse

Montparnasse Cemetery

This cemetery is the resting place 

of many of Paris' intellectuals and artistic elite.

You will find quiet paths and an easy walk as you recognize

19th and 20th century writers and artists.  I was pleased to find

the graves of Brassai (photographer) 

and Bartholdi (sculptor of the Statue of Liberty)

Cimetiere Montparnasse
3, boulevard Edgar Quinet
75014, Paris

Cimetière Montparnasse

Cimetière Montparnasse

Carefully attended and beautifully adorned, 

there are surely many stories about this grave.  

Certainly it belongs to a person 

who had a loving and dedicated family.

bon weekend

Cimetière Montparnasse

75014, Paris

Cimetière du Montparnasse - l'avenue violet

Cimetière du Montparnasse

A large-scale art installation by Christo would be no more exquisite than this little avenue in Cemetière du Montparnasse, strewn with the violet blooms.

The colors of spring are vivid and a treat for the eyes.

Cimetière du Montparnasse

75014, Paris

 

Cimetière du Montparnasse - printemps

Montparnasse Cemetery

Spring blows into Paris,

scattering fresh blossoms

like pastel confetti

May they last in my memories forever

Cimetière du Montparnasse

75014, Paris

Cimetière du Montparnasse

Gone, but not forgotten by family and friends.

Cimetière du Montparnasse
75014, Paris

Cimetière Montparnasse

A photographer can often capture a scene and not know the heartfelt story. 

In this case, we can supply our own memories and a story perhaps.

Cimetière Montparnasse
Métro Raspail (there are several)
75014, Paris