I visit the tomb of Héloïse and Abélard to find them side-by-side entombed in stone. Their tale is a tragic one, as he suffered the consequences of his unholy passion for the young woman whose gift for learning was rare. #medievalmonday #medievalsky #heloiseandabelard #history #themodernsalonniere

The doomed tale of Héloïse and Abélard comes to life when I visit the Père Lachaise Cemetery to see their tomb. Their torrid love affair has remained a cautionary tale since the Middle Ages; paradoxically, it is also seen as a model of devotion. Welcome to the salon...

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