FORBIDDEN PARIS: MEGASTRUCTURES OF THE SHADOWS

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 still holds many secrets waiting to be discovered. Indeed, under its pavement, the French capital hides mysterious, dangerous, and unknown megastructures.

These underground constructions are unique and essential to the city, and they posed enormous challenges for their builders.

A journey into the construction of Paris' foundations.