The Catacombs of Paris

# Paris Catacombs Summary

Deep beneath the glittering streets of Paris lies a massive underground network of tunnels and chambers filled with the remains of over six million people, created when the city decided to solve a gruesome burial crisis by moving countless bones from overcrowded cemeteries into abandoned limestone quarries. From the carefully stacked skulls and femurs arranged in decorative patterns to the secret underground movie theaters, concert halls, and art galleries created by modern urban explorers known as cataphiles, these catacombs have become far more than just a mass ossuary. Josh and Chuck explore how this eerie underground world has served as everything from a hideout during the French Revolution to an inspiration for literature and film, all while authorities struggle to keep unauthorized adventurers out of the dark, winding passages below.