Paris catacombs entrance

Paris Catacombs Entrance with Audio Guide Immerse yourself in an unforgettable exploration beneath the streets of Paris with our exclusive Catacombs tour. Unlike any other experience, our guided journey delves deep into the fascinating history and eerie beauty of this underground labyrinth. Discover the secrets hidden within the walls as you traverse the winding tunnels, where the remains of millions rest, each with a story waiting to be uncovered. Book your adventure now & embark on a…

Exploring the official tour of the Paris ossuary catacombs.

Paris Catacombs Entrance with Audio Guide Immerse yourself in an unforgettable exploration beneath the streets of Paris with our exclusive Catacombs tour. Unlike any other experience, our guided journey delves deep into the fascinating history and eerie beauty of this underground labyrinth. Discover the secrets hidden within the walls as you traverse the winding tunnels, where the remains of millions rest, each with a story waiting to be uncovered. Book your adventure now & embark on a…

Catacombes de Paris

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The Catacombs of Paris

Paris, France. Skulls inside the Catacombs

Entrance to the Catacombs - Paris

Paris catacombs Gaspard Duval 2011

The Catacombs of Paris (French: Catacombes de Paris) are underground ossuaries in Paris, France, which hold the remains of more than six million people in a small part of a tunnel network built to consolidate Paris' ancient stone quarries. Extending south from the Barrière d'Enfer ("Gate of Hell") former city gate, this ossuary was created as part of the effort to eliminate the city's overflowing cemeteries.

Entrance to the Catacombs. Paris, France.

Entrance to the Catacombs of Paris

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Beneath the streets of Paris lies a network of underground tunnels, stretching for over 300 kilometers, is home to the remains of over six million people, and was once used as limestone quarries to…

Petit Ceinture & Catacomb Entrance, Paris, France 2006. The extensive network of catacombs (mostly old quarry tunnels) in Paris has entrances throughout the city, though most have been closed as the city has grown over time. The Petite Ceinture, an abandoned railroad line around the outskirts of Paris, travels through a series of tunnels and open cut sections, and provides access to some of the tunnels in the catacomb network.

by Charlotte Chester Spiritual Category Winner – Intrepid Travel Contest I hand my two coins to the man at the gates and step gingerly through. After descending the spiral staircase, I continue along a gritty tunnel, which darkens and narrows as it twists deeper under the earth. Finally I reach an inscription in the stone: Read More...

Paris is a city that is over 2,000 years old and beneath the city lay remains of 7 million are buried souls. Learn more about the Paris Catacombs and how to plan your visit.