Dead famous: Paris puts heritage graves up for grabs


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The tomb of The Doors' frontman Jim Morrison is seen at the historic Pere-Lachaise cemetery in Paris. Photo: AFP

For decades, being laid to rest near the likes of The Doors singer Jim Morrison at the Pere-Lachaise cemetery or the writer Simone de Beauvoir across the River Seine in Montparnasse has been a pipe dream for Parisians.

Both historic cemeteries, which attract tourists from across the globe, have been overcrowded since the start of the 20th century.

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