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Jean-Philippe Liabot

Going underground (again): Paris catacombs reopen to visitors after major safety renovations

Beneath the hustle and bustle of Paris's boulevards lies an empire of silence.

Twenty metres underground, the Catacombs are not just a labyrinth of stone, but the guardians of memory. Since the 18th century, this sanctuary has been home to the remains of millions of Parisians.

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