Beneath Paris's streets lies a hidden world rich in history and mystery. The Latin Quarter houses the Thermes de Cluny, remnants of a Roman bath complex from the 3rd century AD, showcasing sophisticated Roman architecture and mosaics​. By the 18th century, Paris faced severe health hazards from overcrowded cemeteries like Les Innocents. To address this, bones were moved to the city's abandoned limestone quarries, creating what is today known as the Catacombs, a vast network of tunnels now housing over six million remains. This operation began in 1786 and was organized by Louis-Étienne Héricart de Thury​. The Catacombs have also been a site for modern-day intrigue. In 2004, police discovered an underground cinema set up by 'Les UX,' a group dedicated to preserving and utilizing Paris’s hidden spaces​. During WWII, the Catacombs served as a base for the French Resistance, providing a strategic hideout for planning operations against the occupying forces​. Today, the Catacombs continue to fascinate urban explorers with legends of ghosts and hidden treasures.

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