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.
