Everyone who has ever visited
The entrance to the world beneath is an unassuming door, across from the Denfert-Rochereau Metro station exit. The sign on the door reads simply Entrée Des Catacombes, to many this is the Denfert-Rochereau Ossuary, or the Empire of the Dead. There are approximately 186 miles of underground tunnels, although only about a mile of this is open to the public. Entrance to the tunnels is a long spiral staircase made of stone, into a small gallery and the tunnels beneath the streets. The walls in the tunnels are covered in graffiti, dating from the 18 th century onwards. Bones make up another layer of wall. The distance from the actual wall and these bone walls usually measure six to twelve feet. These bones are not intact skeletons, though there seems to be a regular pattern of skulls at the top, giving the tunnels an even grislier appearance. Each stack of bones is marked with a plaque listing which cemetery they were moved from and in what year they were moved. This unique glimpse into what almost seems to be another realm will leave you reminded of your own mortality, while also giving you a sense of the unexpected history that can be found beneath the city.
In contrast to the gloominess of the Catacombs, you will welcome the elegance of De Crillon Hotel Paris, ideally located near the major tourist attractions in
The hotel offer a fitness facility, conference room and great room service, ensuring your comfort for the duration of your visit. De Crillon hotel Paris is the perfect place to pamper yourself as you enjoy Paris to its fullest.
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Thanks for sharing info. I only been to Paris once and it’s really beautiful. I think if I go there agian next time I still prefer visiting same old tourist attractions hehehe