Behold, in the northwest central region of the great City of Lights that is greater known as Paris (France), is the Cemetery of Montmartre.

This is the third largest cemetery in Paris, nearly two centuries old. It was created out of necessity from an abandoned gypsum quarry. past used to house bodies during the French Revolution. Since then, here buried are many locally known artists, composers, writers, and other well-respected folk likely to have their remains held in Parisian decor and prestige.

One can easily view the Cemetery of Montmartre above the Rue (Street) Caulaincourt bridge (where the pictures above and below came from). I had no plans or even knew of this cemetery. I just happened to pass by it on a very long later afternoon walk through the city, taken by surprise. There is a public entrance for a closer look. Sadly, I was a little late in my walk to enter through. Perhaps next time I visit this City of Lights..

– Orion T