These catacombs contain the bones of over six million people.
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History
The Catacombs of 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.
Hauntings & Lore
With the bones of over 6 million people, there are sure to be a few folks still lingering around. One of the more famous hauting figures of the catacombs is the ghost of Philibert Aspairt.
Location
1 Av. du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris, France
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Tours That Stop Here
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Skip-the-Line Paris Catacombs Tour
Explore Paris’s ‘Empire of the Dead’ with a local historian. see tour company
Books About Here
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The Catacombs of Paris
The History of the City’s Underground Ossuaries and Burial Network. read more
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