2006-2-03 2:05am
Most Parisians, I know, never visited the Catacombs (spelled Catacombes in
French). I never did when I lived there. I finally visited them and I have to
say it is truly unique. I recommend strongly touring the Catacombs.
This is one of the rare tourist attractions in Paris, where for just a few
seconds you wonder if engineers have studied the place. They must..right...
A brief history:
The origin starts at the end of the XVIII century. After being used for 10 centuries the cemetery of the "Innocents" was starting to become a
health hazard in this Paris neighborhood.
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