La Croix

A cold January day at Cimetière  de Montmartre, we found this cross.When finding the link, I was amazed that this cemetery opened in 1825. 

Les arbres

Opened in 1825, Cimetière de Montmartre is officially known as Cimetière du Nord.  It is the third largest resting place in Paris after Père Lachaise and Montparnasse. I've visited this cemetery on many occasions and highly recommend it. 

La porte

I think Cimetière du Montmartre is one of my favorite cemeteries. If you are planning a day in Montmartre, do walk down the hill and stroll through. Near Pigalle, you can also take in the "color" of that area as well. 

Cimetière Montmartre

Of course the tour books tell you to run not walk to Cimetière Père Lachaise, and  you should if you have the time in Paris needed to get there and trust me, a day is not long enough to see it all. Might I recommend Cimetière Montmartre? I thank my friend Peter for taking me there a few times. It's a nice walk down the hill and much smaller. I think you will find it's a great alternative Paris cemetery experience.

Cimetière Montmartre

20 Avenue Rachel

75018 Paris

Watching

Cimetière Montmartre

12.20.08

"The Sentinel"

Montmartre Cemetery

"In Full Bloom"

Square Georges Cain - Marais

"Street Vendor"

le Marais

(Selling roasted chickens is serious business)

I lived here in another life.