Alga, moss and tree trunks mark the passing of time. In the older part of Père Lachaise cemetery some family tombs are kept in pristine condition while others have been left to age gracefully.    Once white stone is tinged with green on the shady side of each mausoleum and the intricate details of iron doors are softened by weathered paint and rust.

 

 

A post for Thursday Doors.

(Click on any door to view the gallery)