Summary of The Catacombs (Les Catacombs)
The Catacombs (Les Catacombs)
1 Place Denfert-Rochereau
Paris, France 75014
33-1-43-22-47-63
In 1810, the Montrouge stone quarries became catacombs. Because of a lack of space in the graveyards of Paris, it is here, twenty metres underground, that the remains of millions of Parisians are exhibited. These ossuaries, illustrated by texts, create a chilling atmosphere and describe some of the events in the history of Paris, giving visitors substance for meditation. During the Second World War, this network of galleries was used as a hideaway for the Resistance movement; its vastness and the discretion of its entrances were great assets indeed.
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