Paris Catacombs Tickets
The Paris Catacombs are an extensive network of tunnels located beneath the city that were used as a cemetery in the past. Along the 300 kilometers of tunnels. Approximately 6 million people are buried along the 300 kilometers of tunnels.
Visiting the catacombs can be quite unsettling for sensitive individuals. However, they are certainly one of the most interesting and unique attractions in Paris, featuring extensive geometric constructions made of bones and skulls.
Guided Tour of the Paris Catacombs
Includes entrance ticket and two-hour guided tour of the spectacular and eerie Paris Catacombs.
6 million skeletons lie in kilometers of tunnels beneath Paris.
Only a small section of the over 300 kilometers of catacombs is open to visitors.
The remains of ordinary people are stacked neatly alongside those of notable figures such as writer Charles Perrault, Georges Jacques Danton, Maximilien de Robespierre and Madame de Pompadour, the mistress of Louis XV.
The History of the Paris Catacombs
In the past, the quarries of Paris were used to build monuments and buildings, but they were abandoned in the 15th century to prevent numerous collapses caused by the quarries themselves.
In the late 18th century, it was decided to move the bones from mass graves to underground quarries to cope with the epidemics and diseases caused by the saturation of certain cemeteries. This process continued for about a hundred years.
Visit the Paris Catacombs
Paris Catacombs Opening Hours
Opening Days and Hours
The catacombs are open daily from 9:45 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., except Mondays and some public holidays. The last entry is at 7:30 p.m.
Closing Days
The catacombs are closed on Mondays and some public holidays.
Useful Information about the Paris Catacombs
The visit to the catacombs lasts 45 minutes. The route is about 1.5 kilometers long. The entrance is located at 1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, while the exit is located at 21 bis Avenue René Coty. There are 130 steps down and 83 steps up. The temperature is around 14°C.
There are various entrances to the catacombs, but most of them are hidden or sealed off. The official entrance to the catacombs is located at 1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy.
Restrooms are available for visitors at both the entrance and exit of the Catacombs.
It is strictly forbidden to touch the artefacts and bones, including for individuals with visual impairments. Any theft or damage to the bones will be prosecuted.
You can take photos without flash or tripod, and they must only be used for private purposes.
Comfortable clothing is recommended, since there are 243 steps to climb. Do not dress too warmly or too coolly, as the temperature is about 14°C with high humidity throughout the year. There is no cloakroom and large bags, heavy suitcases and helmets are not permitted. Small backpacks should be worn on the shoulder. Strollers are not allowed.
Since there is no elevator, the site is not accessible to wheelchair users or people using walkers. It is also not recommended for individuals with limited mobility, claustrophobia or respiratory or cardiac insufficiency, or for those who are sensitive to the unique nature of the site.
The Paris Catacombs house millions of skeletons that were transported there in the late 18th century to empty the overcrowded cemeteries.
Where are the Paris Catacombs located?
The Paris Catacombs are located near Place Denfert-Rochereau, in the 14th arrondissement.
The nearest metro stop to the entrance of the catacombs is Denfert-Rochereau, accessible via line 6 and 4 or RER B. Alternatively, you can take buses 38 and 68 and get off at the Denfert-Rochereau stop.
