Urban explorer - Urban exploration encompasses a range of practices, the motivations for which can vary widely. A taste for adventure is one element. Some are drawn to the historical, the ancient, and the abandoned. Many urban explorers are interested in heritage issues and believe that, under certain conditions, urban exploration can help preserve the history and memory of sites. Sometimes, urban explorations lead to the rescue or rediscovery of abandoned documentary collections .
For others, it's about mastering the modern city and its hidden corners. Photography and video are also important motivations. Groups often form around one of these activities. In France, more so than elsewhere, there's a strong specialization among practitioners : some only go to the catacombs, others only explore rooftops or subways.
