FORBIDDEN PARIS, UNDERGROUND MEGASTRUCTURES

Standing the test of time

An episode from the series THE WONDERS OF FRENCH ARCHITECTURE

Synopsis

Everyone has heard about Paris and its architectural treasures. But the City of Lights has many secrets yet to be discovered. Indeed, under its pavement, the French capital hides mysterious, dangerous, and unknown megastructures from the public.

These underground constructions are unique and essential for the city and represented enormous challenges for their builders.

A journey into the construction of Paris' foundations.