Comments on: Baroness Demidoff – the Glass-Coffined ‘Vampire Princess’ of Père Lachaise Cemetery

By: David Castleton

David Castleton — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 06:41:07 +0000

In reply to Alysa Salzberg. Many thanks, Alysa, glad you enjoyed the post. Baroness Demidoff's story is certainly one of Pere Lachaise's most fascinating myths.

By: Alysa Salzberg

Alysa Salzberg — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 21:56:06 +0000

Thank you for a fantastic (in all senses of the word) read! I live in Paris and often visit Père Lachaise Cemetery. As you wrote, it’s a beautiful and fascinating place. But I had no idea about this legend. I love how you shared the story and then investigated it – but I have to admit, I still want to believe it’s true!

By: David Castleton

David Castleton — Sat, 22 May 2021 06:19:26 +0000

In reply to Gil. You're very welcome, Gil. Glad you enjoyed Pere Lachaise's strange legend of Baroness Demidoff and her glass coffin!

By: Gil

Gil — Fri, 21 May 2021 08:28:47 +0000

A princess and ‘fake news’ – now where have we heard that before… what a timely post. And fascinating! Thank you!

By: David Castleton

David Castleton — Fri, 21 May 2021 07:17:09 +0000

In reply to Kimberly Us. Thanks, Kimberly. Pere Lachaise is certainly a fascinating cemetery. While researching the Baroness Demidoff article, I found out so much interesting information that I plan to revisit the cemetery in a future blogpost.

By: Kimberly Us

Kimberly Us — Fri, 21 May 2021 00:11:09 +0000

This is a terrific blog. You maintain great suspense even though you eventually debunk it. I’ve been to this Paris cemetery to see Jim Morrison and the author Colette’s graves. I’ll have to look for this one if I visit again. Thanks!