Albert Camus, who usually shunned riding in cars, died in a 1960 car crash with a train ticket in his pocket. This picture shows his burial site in the cemetery of Lourmarin.
The winner of the 1957 Nobel prize for literature is making headlines nearly 50 years after his death. French President Nicolas Sarkozy wants his remains moved to the Pantheon in Paris, a traditional resting place for French heroes. Many believe this to be a political ploy. Camus' son, Jean Camus, is opposed to the idea.
Read more of the Albert Camus controversy:
Reburying Albert Camus: A Political Ploy by Sarkozy?
Nicolas Sarkozy rebuffed in plan to move Albert Camus
Calls to drop the idea of re-interring Camus
Picture of the grave of Albert Camus in Lourmarin in the Luberon of Provence, France © 2009 by James Martin, licensed to About.com
What an interesting controversy! I didn’t know about this. Thanks for sharing it.
Whoa…that one takes me back a space. Interesting, if a little disturbing *tongue in cheek*
They should leave his bones be. They can add a memorial stone for him in the Pantheon!