Mausoleum of Ferdinand Cheval (1836 – 1924) at the town cemetery in Hauterives, France. French postman Ferdinand Cheval is known as a creator of the Ideal Palace (Le Palais idéal) designed and build from 1876 to 1912. He spent another 8 years building his own tomb. ATTENTION: This image is a part of a photo essay of 36 photos featuring the Ideal Palace (Le Palais idéal).

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