Deep in the "Left Bank" territory, the 14th
arrondissement houses one of the most controversial
landmarks of today's Paris - the 210-meter Tour Montparnasse.

One grey New Year's Day in Paris my sister and I decided to go for a walk. Our senses happily dulled from the night before, we wandered through Montparnasse; a high wall herded us along the sidewalk.
Suddenly, it broke into large gates: a cemetery lay beyond. We hesitated, but our curiosity was piqued, so we went in...
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No, not the Paris Mob. I'm talking about l'Empire de la Mort - The Catacombs!
The Catacombs span the entire city of
Paris. The tunnels and passageways spiral in an incredible distance of 186 miles! Yet, the legal tourist area spans only about a mile. For a very low entrance fee (2.5€ 26 and under, 5€ 27+) you can explore the sectioned off tunnels for as long as you want. Just bring a jacket, it's 11 degrees C in there year round...
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