Paris is Falling Apart, Here is Why

Paris is full of collapsing buildings! Around 40% of Paris is built on old quarries and tunnels that make the ground unstable and the buildings potentially collapse. So today we're getting into exactly why Paris is falling apart, and the incredible work that's done to NOT have that happen.

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Sources:
Inspection Générale des Carrières : https://www.paris.fr/pages/tout-savoi...
They are THE BEST. I talked to them on the phone to understand more about how quarries could impact my home buying journey, and they were so so so helpful. I sleep better at night knowing that they exist and that they are a free public service. If you're buying a home in Paris and worried about quarries, you can schedule a call with them on the page above.

Articles:
https://www.nytimes.com/1975/11/09/ar...
https://www.nouvelobs.com/rue89/rue89...
https://www.ina.fr/ina-eclaire-actu/v...

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