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Address1 Place Denfert-Rochereau
Paris, France, 75014
HoursTue-Fri: 2-4pm; Sat-Sun: 9-11am and 2-4pm

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Clearly on the creepy side as far as Parisian attractions are concerned, the Catacombs are old quarries that contain thousands of skeletons moved here from overcrowded cemeteries.

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The Parisian Underworld
Posted by Lori in Paris » Attractions on 25/Dec/2006
paris catacombs: skullsNo, 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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