La tristesse

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cimetière de Passy

 

 

One of thousands of statues

in Paris cemeteries,

this one resonated with me.

 

 

 

 

Cimetière de Passy

2, rue de Comandant-Schloesing

75116, Paris



 

Il me manque énormément

 

 



Cimetière de Passy

Cimetière de Passy

Just across the way from Trocadéro and the stunning view of la Tour Eiffel 

(and the throngs of people) 

is this quiet cemetery with its own stunning view of la Tour.  

As you walk the narrow shaded paths, 

the chatter of  the many tourists 

along with hawkers of Eiffel Tower key chains 

cannot be heard.

The muffled sounds of the caretaker 

going about his daily maintenance 

and the songs of birds 

will accompany you on a walk 

through the rows of crypts, tombs and markers.

Cimetière de Passy

75016, Paris

Métro Trocadéro

Cimetière de Passy - le gardien

Cimetière de Passy

the caretaker

I am attracted to cemeteries and have sought them out in every city visited.  Paris has an abundance of cemeteries and many stories to go with them

Cimetière de Passy is less than six acres in size making it easy to cover in about an hour.  You will find the famous and the not-so-famous, a princess, artists, aviators, actresses, and many more.  You may even catch a glimpse of the caretaker going about his business.

All the while, la Tour Eiffel is peeking over your shoulder.

Cimetière de Passy
2, rue de Commandant Schloesing
75016 Paris

Cimetière de Passy

Cimetière de Passy

The porcelain wreaths and flowers are usually broken, 

either through carelessness or vandalism.  

This one caught my eye for the delicate colors.  

Then one notices the long life enjoyed by this couple 

who saw many changes in Paris over their lifetimes.  

How rare was it to live to almost 100?

Cimetière de Passy

2, rue du Commandant Schloesing

75016, Paris

Métro Trocadéro