Present-day visitors to the catacombs can investigate a limited portion of the vast system of tunnels that extends more than 200 miles beneath the city. The tour leads them through dimly lit hallways that are embellished with well-organized bones, making for an unusual and slightly surreal encounter. In some places, some plaques and inscriptions give historical background and shed light on the catacombs' significance in Parisian history. Numerous urban legends and accounts of secret societies utilizing the tunnels for covert operations have also been created around the catacombs. Unauthorized exploration of the subterranean network is prohibited and may pose a risk due to its vast and intricate structure. Despite this, tourists, historians, and people who are drawn to the enigmatic still find the Paris Catacombs to be enthralling.