A walk through Paris cemeteries is an artistic feast for the eyes, a link with the past, and a fascinating glimpse at how the French decorate their tombs and cemeteries. I am indebted to my husband, Professor Richard E. Meyer, an American cemetery scholar, who has opened my eyes to the wealth of information and cultural richness that can be found in cemeteries. Consult Bibliography: Cemeteries for books that provide a history and suggested walking routes of most of the cemeteries in Paris. In addition, many of the books cited in the Bibliography: General Guides and Bibliography: Walking Tours provide information about famous graves. Also look at the photos of Cimetière de Pere Lachaise that are part of the Worldwide