The Paris Catacombs

Beneath the bustling streets, romantic cafes, and grand boulevards of Paris lies a shadow world: over 200 miles of subterranean limestone quarries stacked with the bones of more than six million people. How did the "City of Light" end up with the world’s largest underground ossuary? In this episode, we descend 60 feet underground to explore the haunting, fascinating history of the Paris Catacombs. We trace the story back to the late 18th century, when overflowing city cemeteries and collapsing basements created a public health nightmare that forced Paris to move millions of human remains under the cover of night. Do you have a supernatural story of ycour own? Forward emails to [email protected] and we may read your spooky tale. Follow Moon Brews on Instagram @moon.brews.podcast Thanks to our amazing & gifted Graphic Designer for our beautiful art. Contact Instagram: @ally.vavdesign Citations: Catacombes de Paris. (n.d.). Site history. https://www.catacombes.paris.fr/en/history/site-history Catacombs of Paris. (2026, July 15). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catacombs_of_Paris Finelli, S. (2025, January 16). Most bone-chilling Paris Catacombs legends and myths. The Tour Guy. https://thetourguy.com/travel-blog/france/paris/catacombs/most-bone-chilling-paris-catacombs-legends-and-stories/ MessyNessy. (2019, June 4). Penetrating the Paris catacombs: Level one. Messy Nessy Chic. https://www.messynessychic.com/2014/10/29/penetrating-the-paris-catacombs-level-one/ #moonbrewspodcast #moonbrews #ParanormalPodcast #SpookySeason #ParisCatacombs #EmpireOfDeath #UndergroundParis #CatacombsofParis #ParanormalPodcast #DarkHistory #HauntedHistory #Supernatural #SpookyPodcast #CreepyHistory #IndiePodcast #UrbanExploration #Cataphiles #NewEpisode