"Even if temperatures are heatwave-level outside, it's generally never warmer than 14 degrees inside the Catacombs, making the tunnels the perfect cool escape from warm weather."
"The Catacombs have picked up a 4.1/5 star rating on Tripadvisor. One reviewer writes: 'What a unique experience in Paris. It was an informative experience.'"
"Another person reveals: 'This was my favourite part of my trip to Paris. I'm a nurse and a science lover, and am confident that anyone with great interest in history will enjoy visiting the Catacombs.'"
"While just a small section of the Catacombs is open to the public today, the entire network is thought to be around 174 miles long."
The Catacombs of Paris, an unusual yet fascinating tourist attraction, hold over six million skeletons in a labyrinthine underground network. Established in the late 18th century due to public health concerns from overcrowded cemeteries, they were opened to the public in 1809. Visitors now navigate a 1.5km route after descending 131 steps into this cool subterranean world, which maintains a stable temperature of 14 degrees, making it a perfect refuge from summer heat. The site receives around 550,000 visitors each year, earning a solid 4.1/5 rating on Tripadvisor for its unique and informative experience on history and the human condition.
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