Édith Piaf, Tomb in Paris, France
The grave of Édith Piaf, also known as the grave of La Môme, is a family tomb located in division 97 of the Père-Lachaise cemetery in the 20th arrondissement of Paris. Alongside the singer, the tomb holds her father, her last husband Théo Sarapo, and her daughter Marcelle, who died very young.
Édith Piaf was born in Paris in 1915, started singing in the streets of Belleville and was discovered in the cabarets of Pigalle during the 1930s. She died in 1963 at the age of 47 and was buried at Père-Lachaise shortly after, with over 40,000 people following her coffin through Paris.
The grave of Édith Piaf draws fans of French song from around the world, who come to pay their respects in a very personal way. Visitors often leave flowers, handwritten notes, or small objects at the stone as a sign of connection.
The tomb is in division 97 of Père-Lachaise, near the Porte Gambetta entrance, and is well signposted throughout the cemetery. Picking up a free map at the entrance is a good idea, as the paths can be winding and easy to get turned around on.
For a long time, small personal objects left by fans could be found resting on the grave: a toy rabbit, a green silk tie, a sailor's beret, and a postcard from Milly-la-Forêt. These items came from her private life and were brought by visitors who knew the details of her story.
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