Souterrain Collection

Food and beverage. Salt mine in Wieliczka (Poland). Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie
3434728 Food and beverage. Salt mine in Wieliczka (Poland). Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Food and beverage)

Science. Energy. Minors using an electric tractor. Imagery in: The wonder of Electricity, France, c.1910
2638709 Science. Energy. Minors using an electric tractor. Imagery in: The wonder of Electricity, France, c.1910.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sciences. Coll. Part.); Photo © CCI

Paris souterrain, Les caux, les egouts, le gaz, les catacombes (engraving)
3653539 Paris souterrain, Les caux, les egouts, le gaz, les catacombes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris souterrain, Les caux, les egouts, le gaz)

Vienne Souterrain Edouard Baldus French born Germany
Vienne. Souterrain; Edouard Baldus (French, born Germany, 1813 - 1889); France; about 1861; Albumen silver print

A Souterrain in Mr Becks garden, Templepatrick
a view of a Souterrain in Mr Becks garden, Templepatrick. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Antrim; Templepatrick). Date: circa early 1900s

A poor view of a Souterrain in Muckamore
a poor view of a Souterrain in Muckamore. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Antrim; Muckamore). Date: circa early 1900s

Souterrain, Ballymagreehan, Castlewellan - a view of an underground entrance with a lady beside it. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Down: Castlewellan). Date: circa early 1900s

Souterrain in the Stone Cashel, Loughislandreavy - a view of the photographer peering out of a souterrain in the ground. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Down: Loughislandreavy)

Souterrain, Bushmills, Wee Folks Cove - a view of an underground entrance with a boy at the mouth for scale. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Bushmills). Date: circa early 1900s

Vienne Souterrain ca 1861 Albumen silver print
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"Souterrain: Exploring the Hidden Depths of Paris and Beyond" Beneath the bustling streets of Paris lies a secret world known as "souterrain, " a network of underground passages, tunnels, and chambers that have captivated explorers for centuries. From Les Caux to Les Egouts, these subterranean wonders offer glimpses into history, mystery, and even the macabre. One such marvel is found in Mr Beck's garden in Templepatrick - an unexpected discovery that reveals a hidden souterrain right at his doorstep. Though modest in size, it sparks curiosity about what lies beneath other unsuspecting gardens around the world. In Muckamore, however, we catch only a poor view of another souterrain. Yet this glimpse still ignites our imagination about its purpose and significance to those who built it long ago. Venturing further south brings us to Ballymagreehan in Castlewellan where yet another souterrain waits to be explored. Its ancient walls whisper tales from times gone by while inviting us to uncover their secrets. The Stone Cashel at Loughislandreavy boasts its own hidden treasure - a mysterious souterrain nestled within its sturdy structure. Enigmatic and engravings adorning its walls leave us pondering their meaning and origin. Moving towards Bushmills' Wee Folks Cove takes us on an adventure through yet another fascinating souterrain. Here folklore intertwines with reality as legends come alive amidst the darkened passageways. Beyond France's borders lie more intriguing these underground marvels. The cemetery chapel for Berlin-Charlottenburg designed by Guth Hermann stands as a testament to human ingenuity blending seamlessly with nature's beauty. Meanwhile, Quai d'Orsay houses the Ministry of Foreign Affairs but hides an intricate underground plan beneath its grandeur - once serving as home to the Chamber of Accounts. This hidden labyrinth holds secrets only a few have had the privilege to explore.