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 Montrouge

Cimetière de Montrouge

The porcelain funerary flowers are probably the work of
Céramiques de France in Béthune with origins in the mid-nineteenth century.
This grave tells the story of a brave aviator Maurice Arnoux (7 September 1895 – 6 June 1940) who was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories. He returned to flying fighter planes during the early days of World War II and died fighting for France.


The high polish of the marble reflects the
words of remembrance and honor.

Grave of Maurice Arnoux

Cimetière de Montrouge

18, avenue de la Porte de Montrouge

75014, Paris

 

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

Cimetière Montmartre - Cimetière du Nord

Cimetière Montmartre

Spring arrives with new growth in shades of green

and accents of pink blooms

20, ave Rachel

75018, Paris

Cimetière du Père Lachaise

Closing time at Père Lachaise

does not mean a leisurely stroll to the exit... 

as the whistle bleats remind you.

(joyeux anniversaire, Alexa) 

Cimetière du Père Lachaise

75020, Paris

Des feuilles rouges et orangées

Cimetière Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois

An explosion of red and orange covers the

ground beneath the empty branches 

of maple trees.

Cimetière Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois

91700, Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois

Tombant en ruines

In need of repair

but the ghosts are free

to come and go

What a beautiful tomb this 

once was

Père Lachaise

75020, Paris

L'or de septembre

September "gold"

There is something to look forward 

to with the changing of seasons

in Paris.

This is the first glimpse of gold.

It will be another month before the Ginko leaves turn.

Père Lachaise

75020, Paris

Allée d'arbres

A long row of trees

and dancing shadows

in Cimetière du Père Lachaise

(Joyeux anniversaire, Lisette!)

Cimetière du Père Lachaise

75020, Paris

Cimetière de Passy

The door swings open

to reveal the neglected plants

and the eternal beauty 

of a Russian Orthodox mosaic.

Cimetière de Passy

(just across from Place du Trocadero)

75016, 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

Sainte Geneviève des Bois - le cimetière russe

Sainte Geneviève des Bois

a Russian Cemetery

The Russian Orthodox Cemetery is not highly regarded 

by the locals of this small town 

and many do not even know of its existence.  

I made the trip to see the tombstone of Rudolph Nureuev 

and found the carpet of fallen ginko leaves as a bonus.  

Wherever I have traveled in the world, I visit and photograph the cemeteries.  

Although this cemetery is not well-maintained, 

there was a quiet beauty of the season, 

silent and colorful with autumn leaves.

 

 

 

Russian Orthodox Cemetery

Sainte Geneviève des Bois

Cimetière du Père Lachaise XIX

Cimetière du Père Lachaise

The sculpted paths in this old cemetery 

often feel like a rambling garden.  

In the summer, trees provide shade from the sun 

and the hilltop position lends itself to cool breezes.

Cimetière du Père Lachaise

75020, 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 de Passy et la Tour Eiffel

Cimetière de Passy

This storied cemetery is just across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower

which can be seen at every turn as you walk among the tombs.

I hope that you can find a view unobstructed by cranes.  

It is not easy.

Cimetière de Passy

75016, Paris

Cimetière Passy - un message privé

Passy Cemetery

Passy Cemetery sits in the shadow of la Tour Eiffel 

and is the final resting place of the painter Édouard Manet, 

a key figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism.

On the left corner of his grave I found a weathered

message anchored by small rocks.
Always watch for the details

Passy Cemetery
2, rue du Commandant Schloesing
75016, Paris
 

Cimetière du Père Lachaise

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Quiet walks, a few cats,

voices from the past,

and a cool spring breeze...

Cimetière du Père Lachaise

16, rue de Repos

75020, 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

Père Lachaise en hiver

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