The catacombs

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…

I'm a sucker for history and hidden things in a city. We like to see the big sights, but we also take great joy in exploring the lesser known parts of cities when we travel. One of the things I really wanted to do with our time in Paris was make a visit to the catacombs. While not secret by any mean

Here’s how to visit the Paris Catacombs and things to know before you go! Also discover a complete history of the Paris Catacombs!

When do human remains become art? I considered this question as I walked through the Paris Catacombs recently. It was the second time I had visited, so I knew what to expect, but the impact of so many bones, so many lives, was still strong.

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…

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…

Enter the dark, creepy world of catacombs and crypts for a fascinating look into burial practices of the past. Warning: Images not for the squeamish.

The Catacombs of Paris