Exploring the Paris Catacombs

What is the dark secret hidden beneath the romantic City of Lights?

• A secret underground city

• A network of ancient tunnels

• The skeletal remains of over 6 million people

• A hidden treasure trove

What was the original purpose of the tunnels that became the Paris Catacombs?

• To serve as burial sites

• To extract limestone

• To store wine

• To hide from invaders

Why were the catacombs converted into burial sites in the late 18th century?

• To honor war heroes

• To alleviate overflowing cemeteries

• To create a tourist attraction

• To store valuable artifacts

Who was among the first visitors to the Paris Catacombs?

• Marie Antoinette

• King Charles X

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Victor Hugo

What did Louis-Etienne HEricart de Thury do to the catacombs?

• He used them for military purposes

• He arranged the bones into artistic patterns

• He expanded the tunnels

• He closed them to the public

What are 'cataphiles' known for?

• Organizing official tours

• Exploring the catacombs illegally

• Mapping the tunnels

• Restoring the ossuaries

What surprising discovery was made in the catacombs in 2004?

• A secret laboratory

• An underground library

• A hidden treasure

• A working movie theater

How were the catacombs used during World War II?

• As a tourist attraction

• As a storage for weapons

• As a hiding place for refugees

• As a military base

What potential future use is being explored for the catacombs?

• As a historical museum

• As a wine cellar

• As a geothermal energy source

• As a new tourist attraction

What was the estimated value of the wine stolen from a cellar accessed through the catacombs in 2017?

• 500,000 euros

• 1 million euros

• 250,000 euros

• 100,000 euros