Stuff You Should Know
Short Stuff: Père-Lachaise Cemetery
Wed Jul 12 2023Description
The episode covers the famous Perelachaise Cemetery in Paris, known for being the burial place of Jim Morrison and other notable figures. It also explores the popular Parilichate Cemetery, its history, and famous individuals buried there. Additionally, it mentions other notable cemeteries such as Woodstock Cemetery in New York and Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta.
Insights
Perelachaise Cemetery
Perelachaise Cemetery is one of the most famous cemeteries in the world, known for its association with Jim Morrison and other notable figures. It has an urban feel and limited burial plots, leading to criticism about accessibility.
Parilichate Cemetery
Parilichate Cemetery is a popular tourist attraction with millions of visitors annually. It offers a peaceful escape from the city and is home to famous individuals from various fields. The cemetery faced initial resistance due to its unconventional approach to burials and space constraints.
Other Notable Cemeteries
Woodstock Cemetery in New York is known for the gravestones of Levan Helm and Rick Denko from the band. Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta is also mentioned as a nice cemetery.
Chapters
Perelachaise Cemetery
00:00 - 08:03
- Perelachaise Cemetery is one of the most famous cemeteries in the world, known for being the burial place of Jim Morrison.
- The cemetery was built in 1804 by Napoleon and covers over 100 acres with more than a million internments.
- It has an urban feel and is segregated by neighborhoods and religion.
- Paris's cemeteries are in high demand, with only 150 plots available per year among all 14 city cemeteries.
- The price of plots has risen due to this demand, leading to criticism that only the wealthiest citizens can be buried there.
- Some notable people buried at Perelachaise Cemetery include Oscar Wilde, Chopin, and Edith Piaf.
Parilichate Cemetery
07:38 - 14:17
- Parilichate Cemetery is a popular tourist attraction with about 4 million visitors per year.
- The cemetery provides a respite from the hustle and bustle of the city.
- To get to Parilichate Cemetery, one would go to Rude Repos street.
- Ebelard and Helu were a famous medieval couple buried together in a specially designed crypt at the cemetery. Their preserved love letters are still read today.
- Other famous individuals buried in the cemetery include Gertrude Stein, Sarah Bernhardt, Georg Serra (impressionist painter), and Isadora Duncan (beloved dancer).
- Other notable figures buried in the cemetery include Ives Montan, Marcel Marceau (famous Mime), and Mollier (beloved actor from the 17th century).
- Parilichate Cemetery was initially unpopular due to its radical departure from traditional burials and its location at the edge of Paris.
- Burial space issues have always been a problem in Paris. In Parilichades and other city cemeteries, plots could be bought for eternity which led to running out of space.
Other Notable Cemeteries
13:54 - 14:30
- Woodstock Cemetery in New York is another notable cemetery where Levan Helm and Rick Denko's gravestones can be seen.
- Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta is nice.