The hidden side of Paris - A visit to the Catacombs

Paris might be the city of love… but deep beneath its romantic streets lies something hauntingly beautiful.

In today’s visual diary, join me to explore one of the most fascinating — and chilling — places in Paris: the Catacombs. From the quiet descent down 131 steps to the dimly lit tunnels lined with skulls and bones, this hidden side of the city is far from the postcard-perfect version most people imagine.

We walk through the underground maze, listen to stories from the past, and step into a space that feels more like a sacred memorial than just a burial site. After that, we make our way back to the surface for something comforting — crepes, tea, and a taste of local Parisian warmth.

🕯 A strange mix of eerie silence and soft sweetness — this day lingers in the best way.



Thank you for being here,
and for joining me on another slow and dreamy day 🌿

lots of love,
Vien 🤍

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🌿 In this video:
• Visiting the Catacombs of Paris for the first time
• What to know before you go (weather, walking, what to wear)
• History and structure of the tunnels
• Local crepe spot near the Catacombs
• Honest food thoughts + cozy Paris moments

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📍 Featured in this video:
• Les Catacombes de Paris
Official website → https://www.catacombes.paris.fr/en

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🕰 T I M E S T A M P S
00:00 – A different kind of Paris
00:32 – Descending into the Catacombs
02:28 – What to prepare before your visit
03:01 – Entering the Empire of Death
04:06 – History, bones, and quiet beauty
05:45 – A cozy crepe stop nearby
07:02 – The homemade lemon cream moment 🍋

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🤍 A b o u t m e 🤍
Hey hey, my name is Vien, a 97-born girl from Hong Kong who recently moved to Norway ;)
Now living with my husband in Oslo and exploring new things everyday ^^
love travelling and eating, all those crafty stuffs
– trying hard everyday to better my photography and cinematography skills –
can’t wait to share with you guys all the new wonders I found!
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🎶 bgm music: Epidemic Sound

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