It is the largest cemetery in all of Paris, bosting nearly one hundred and twenty acres. It is believed to be the most widely visited resting place in the entire world.

Among some of the interred are included but not limited to: Balzac, the famous novelist; Bellini, an Italian composer; Sarah Bernhardt; Chopin; Colette; Marcel Marceau, the famous mime; Moliere; and even Jim Morrison, famed lead singer of the Doors.

These are but a handful of the famous names you can find in this gorgeous cemetery, which is absolutely rife with history and even intrigue.

The cemetery dates back to the 1800s where the average person was discouraged because of the overpopulation and deceased souls, as well as the uncivilized atmosphere. During this time, the atmosphere was full of filth. Due to the filth, councils of the Parisians transferred the deceased to the tunnels of Les Catacombes. The tunnel is filled with the bones of millions of dead souls. Parisian counsels of France transferred the bones, piling them in various areas around the tunnel. The skull of these dead people are piled in regions of the tunnel, and put together in reverse/front fashion. Some people find the bones disturbing. The bones are structured in a way that it is fashionable, which creates a transverse shape of the cross.

The spiral stairways stretch down the tunnel where you will see eye sockets of the deceased. Upon descending the stairs, you will see gravesites. Since underground tunnels and graves are chilling you, want to make sure that you wear proper attire to keep you warm. Keep in mind you will get residue of the deceased on you. If this bothers you, perhaps you can wear attire that shields your clothes and flesh.