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Père Lachaise Styles: Neoclassical, Gothic, and Hybrids
A visual taxonomy of styles: pyramid forms, chapels, and how details signal era and intent.
10/19/2025
20 min read
Styles index eras. Neoclassical pyramids and chapels sit beside Gothic motifs — hybrids abound.
Typology Table
| Type | Clues | Era |
|---|---|---|
| Pyramid | Geometric mass | Neoclassical |
| Chapel | Arches, tracery | Revival |
| Obelisk | Vertical marker | 19th c. |
📸 Gallery
Typologies cluster — a map of taste.
About the Author
Architectural Historian
As a long-time Paris walker and storyteller, I created this guide to help visitors find their way through Père Lachaise — from legends and love stories to quiet memorials and the everyday tenderness of remembrance.
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Père Lachaise
Neoclassical
Gothic
Typologies
Design
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