Today was a super exciting day. In the morning I headed out the catacomb of Paris. Even showing up early had us waiting 2 hours to get inside but it was definitely worth it if you very heating up due to the 80 degree weather.
The catacombs of Paris were created as the cemeteries were overflowing and due to poor burials they were also becoming a health hazard. The catacombs hold over 6 million remains and have stone plaques all spread through out with different warnings, thoughts, and pieces of poetry. The most famous being the one about the entry reading ‘Arrête! C'est ici l'empire de la Mort’ (“Stop! This is the Empire of the Dead”).
Once you pass this doorway all the remains from the cemetery come into view. Some are even structed into designs. One such was in the shape of a heart.
The plaques all over are just as interesting as the remains stacked in such designs. This one read at the bottom “C'est par la malice du démon que la mort et entre dans le monde” (It is by malice of the devil that death enters the world) *roughly translated*.
Also because the water that drips down there and the passing of life that travels through a mossy type growth has taken place on parts of the walls and bones.
After the catacombs of Paris a few of us went to the Musée Rodin (Rodin Museum). There we saw famous pieces such as the Thinker (which sadly was partially blocked due to restoration work but there was a smaller version inside),
the Kiss,
And Dandïd.
Lastly we went over and waited for Le Tour de France to make its appearance. We ended up waiting for nearly 3 hours but it was definitely worth it. We saw a small parade of sorts and got a great view of the cyclists coming in. (sorry I dont have pics of the cyclist but I do have videos that I will share when possible)
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