The old buildings in central Paris derive their warm creamy colour from Lutetian Limestone, which was mined from the earth below the capital from the 17th to 19th centuries. The excavation left a vast expanse of tunnels under Paris, know as the 'Carrières de Paris' (Quarries of Paris). A small section of these mines, used as an ossuary, is open to the public (known as the Catacombs of Paris), yet it is illegal to enter into the rest of the system. Still, many urban explorers frequent the network, and an intriguing culture has developed within the tunnels. These spelunkers are known as cataphiles, and they map, maintain, and decorate the existing section, in addition to digging new tunnels to connect separate networks. There are also plenty of parties in the larger caves, all year round.
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