The catacombs

Maze in the heart of Paris underground, the catacombs were built in the old quarries galleries. At 20 meters underground ossuary, gathers the remains of approximately six million Parisians, transferred between the late eighteenth century and the mid-nineteenth century, The cemeteries of the capital closed due to unhealthy. Along a maze of obscure galleries, the visitor discovers a scene of death with the bones arranged in a romantic-macabre decoration. This unique site recreates the history of Parisians and calls for a timeless journey.

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Famous Museums in Paris

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