Magda wrote:
> On Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:29:58 -0600, JimC wrote:
>
> ...
> ... I understand that many of the older, medieval sites in Paris have
been
> ... replaced by 18th - 20th century construction, particularly the
> ... renovations of Baron Haussmann during the 1850 - 1870 period. There
are
> ... some exceptions, of course, such as the excavations in front of Notre
> ... Dame, parts of some of the old cathedrals, etc. However, I
understand
> ... that a number of subterranean structures and rather elaborate "caves"
> ... still exist, particularly in the older sections of the 5e and 6e. For
> ... pictures and examples, see:
> ...
> ... www.linternaute.com/villes/paris/diaporama/06/paris-souterrain/
> ...
> ... I have visited the catacombs and also seen several caves below
buildings
> ... in the 4th arrondissement. - Does anyone have information or
> ... suggestions regarding other medieval or early historical sites in or
> ... near Paris that would be worth seeing and that are open to tourists?
>
> The sewers, but not all year round.
Where Mixi lives...???
> ... (It's interesting that there are several Roman ruins open to
visitors,
> ... such as portions of the Cluny Museum on Blvd. St. Michelle,
>
> Michelle is a female name. I'm sure the saint never underwent a . change
> operation.
A transvestite saint...???
;-p
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Best
Greg
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