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Visiting The Paris Catacombs: When Do Human Remains Become Art?

When do human remains become art? I considered this question as I walked through the Paris Catacombs in 2023. It was the second time I had visited, so I knew what to expect, but the impact of so many bones, so many lives, was still strong.

Skulls in the Paris catacombs, Photo by JFPenn

The Paris Catacombs hold the remains of more than six million people, moved there to free up the overcrowded cemeteries above. Each section is labeled with the name of the cemetery that the bones were moved from.

Slow Down And Wander. Visit Paris Like An Artist With Cynthia Morris

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Paris has so much to see and do, it can be overwhelming if you try to do it all. In this interview, Cynthia Morris talks about how to visit Paris like an artist and how walking and wandering is a great way to see the city in a more relaxed way. We discuss how to manage museum and art gallery overload, how to pay attention to your curiosity and tap into your senses, plus we talk about some of our favorite places in the city.

Cynthia Morris is the author of historical fiction as well as travel memoir and creativity books, including Visit Paris Like An Artist. She’s also a coach, speaker and runs workshops in Paris and online.

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Wandering the back streets of Paris, taking it slow and allowing for serendipity
Managing your energy when there is so much to see
Eating and drinking well in Paris with recommendations for resources to find out more
Tapping into your senses in order to see things in a different way
The value of curiosity and slowing down when exploring a new place
Recommended travel books about Paris

You can find Cynthia Morris at Originalimpulse.com

8 Unusual Museums To Visit In Paris

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The City of Lights tops many a bucket list, with good reason. With its fabulous architecture, bohemian neighborhoods, gorgeous churches, and fantastic shopping, Paris offers something for everyone.

Even those with unusual tastes.

Never mind Pere Lachaise cemetery and the Catacombs. With museums for playing cards, sewers, erotica, and braille, Paris is bursting with weird things to see.

As cool as the Musée d’Orsay and the Louvre are, sometimes you want something different. So whether your tastes run to the eccentric or you just like new things, here are 8 strange museums to see in Paris.

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