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Paris Catacombs — Tickets, Tours & Visitor Guide

Descend beneath the streets of Paris into a haunting underground ossuary holding the remains of six million people. Stretching through ancient limestone tunnels, the Catacombs offer a fascinating journey into the city’s hidden history and one of Europe’s most unique experiences.

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Paris Catacombs — Tickets, Tours & Visitor Guide

Paris Catacombs Tickets and Pricing

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Paris Catacombs Skip-the-Line Ticket
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Paris Catacombs Skip-the-Line Ticket

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  • Skip-the-line entry
  • Audio guide included
  • Self-paced exploration
  • Commentary in four languages
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Paris Catacombs & Seine River Cruise
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Paris Catacombs & Seine River Cruise

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  • Skip-the-line entry included
  • 1-hour Seine river cruise
  • Multilingual audio guide
  • Two experiences on one ticket
✅ Free cancellation📱 Mobile ticket
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Paris Catacombs Special Access Tour
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Paris Catacombs Special Access Tour

from€99
  • Restricted galleries access
  • Expert guide included
  • 4.6-star rating
  • 2-hour expert-led visit
👥 Small group (max 19)🎫 Skip the line
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Paris Catacombs Private Restricted Access
Private Tour

Paris Catacombs Private Restricted Access

from€190
  • 7-person group maximum
  • Restricted galleries access
  • 4.9-star highly rated
  • Fast-track entry included
👥 Private tour✅ Free cancellation
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Paris Catacombs Semi-Private Tour
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Paris Catacombs Semi-Private Tour

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  • 2-hour guided tour
  • Small group setting
  • 4.7-star rating
  • Skip-the-line entry included
👥 Small group (max 6)🧭 Live guide
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Paris Catacombs Small Group Tour
Guided Tour

Paris Catacombs Small Group Tour

from€59
  • 6-person group maximum
  • Skip-the-line entry
  • 4.9-star rating
  • 1.5-hour live-guided visit
✅ Free cancellation👥 Small group (max 15)
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Plan Your Catacombs Visit

Best times to visit, dress code, and accessibility details.

Opening Hours & Last Entry

Opening Hours & Last Entry

The Catacombs open Tuesday–Sunday from 9:45am to 8:30pm, with last entry at 7:30pm (closed Mondays). Check the complete 2026 schedule for any special closures or post-renovation changes before booking your ticket.

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Best Time to Visit Paris Catacombs

Best Time to Visit Paris Catacombs

The quietest times are 9:45am opening or the last hour before 7:30pm closing. Shoulder-season weekdays beat summer weekends significantly. Book these slots to avoid queues and maximize your experience.

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Getting to the Paris Catacombs

Getting to the Paris Catacombs

The Catacombs entrance sits at place Denfert-Rochereau in the 14th arrondissement, just 50 metres from Denfert-Rochereau métro (lines 4 and 6) and RER B. Easy access by public transport from across Paris.

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What to Wear & Bring

What to Wear & Bring

Pack a jacket for the constant 14°C underground and wear closed-toe shoes for navigating 131 and 112 steps. Only small bags are allowed—no cloakroom is available, so plan accordingly.

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Official Website & How to Book

Official Website & How to Book

Visit catacombes.paris.fr for information and separate ticketing at billetterie-parismusees.paris.fr. Tickets release 7 days in advance at 10am, so plan ahead to secure your preferred time slot.

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Catacombs FAQs: Hours, Tickets & Safety

Catacombs FAQs: Hours, Tickets & Safety

This guide answers the most common visitor questions: how to book tickets, opening hours, details about the 131-step descent, safety protocols, and everything that changed in the 2026 renovation. Essential reading before your visit.

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Essential Tips for the Catacombs

What to expect underground and mistakes to avoid.

🎫 Book tickets weeks ahead — Paris Catacombs tickets sell out fast, especially in summer. Book at least 2–3 weeks in advance on the official site to secure your preferred time slot.
🧥 Bring a warm layer — The underground tunnels sit 20 meters below street level and stay around 14°C (57°F) year-round, even on the hottest Paris days.
🚶 Expect 130 steep steps — You’ll descend a tight spiral staircase to enter and climb another to exit. There is no elevator, so the Catacombs are not wheelchair accessible.
⏱️ Allow 45 minutes inside — The self-guided route through the ossuary stretches about 1.5 km. Most visitors spend 45 minutes to an hour walking the tunnels.
🎒 No large bags allowed — Bags bigger than 40×30 cm are prohibited, and there is no cloakroom. Leave bulky backpacks and suitcases at your hotel before visiting.
📍 Exit is far away — You enter at Place Denfert-Rochereau but exit on Rue Rémy Dumoncel, about 10 minutes’ walk away. Don’t leave anything behind at the entrance.

What to See in the Catacombs

Key chambers, bone arrangements, and historical highlights below Paris.

History: Quarries to Ossuary

History: Quarries to Ossuary

Discover how Roman-era limestone quarries transformed into the world’s largest ossuary when Paris needed burial space. Six million skeletons were carefully arranged between 1786 and 1809, creating an intricate underground monument to the city’s past.

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Cataphiles & Forbidden Tunnels

Cataphiles & Forbidden Tunnels

Cataphiles are urban explorers who illegally venture into Paris’s vast quarry network to map tunnels and uncover hidden spaces. Learn what drives them, the dangers they face, and how their underground world differs from the official Catacombs tour.

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Paris Underground Quarry Network

Paris Underground Quarry Network

The Paris Catacombs are just a tiny secured section of a vast 200–300km limestone quarry network beneath the city. Learn how medieval miners cut these tunnels, why their extraction caused street collapses, and what remains unexplored.

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Catacombs in Popular Culture

Catacombs in Popular Culture

From the horror film *As Above, So Below* to Queens of the Stone Age’s live album, the Catacombs have captured cultural imaginations. Discover how this underground ossuary appears in film, music, literature, video games, and visual art worldwide.

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Reopening: New Route & Features

Reopening: New Route & Features

The 2026 reopening brought major upgrades to your visit. Explore a newly designed route with an enhanced audio guide and advanced climate control that creates a more comfortable, immersive experience of this historic site.

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Ossuary Bones & Wall Patterns

Ossuary Bones & Wall Patterns

Explore the haunting ossuary where six million skeletal remains form intricate walls and patterns throughout the catacombs. Learn the meaning behind bone arrangements, mysterious inscriptions, and symbolic designs that reveal this unique burial ground’s extraordinary history.

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Frequently Asked Questions About the Catacombs

Quick answers on tickets, timing, rules, and nearby attractions.

Tickets for the Paris Catacombs can be purchased online through the official website or authorized resellers like GetYourGuide and Tiqets. Booking in advance is strongly recommended, as the Paris Catacombs frequently sell out and walk-up availability is extremely limited.
The Paris Catacombs are open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:45 AM to 8:30 PM, with last entry at 7:30 PM. The Paris Catacombs are closed every Monday, on January 1, May 1, and December 25.
The Paris Catacombs are located at 1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy in the 14th arrondissement. The nearest metro stations are Denfert-Rochereau on lines 4 and 6, and the entrance is directly at Place Denfert-Rochereau above ground.
The Paris Catacombs are not wheelchair accessible due to 131 steps down to enter and 112 steps up to exit, with no elevator available. The underground passageways are narrow, uneven, and have low ceilings in places, making the Paris Catacombs unsuitable for visitors with significant mobility limitations.
Photography for personal use is permitted inside the Paris Catacombs, but flash photography, tripods, and professional equipment are not allowed. The lighting inside the Paris Catacombs is dim, so a phone camera with good low-light performance is recommended.
A typical visit to the Paris Catacombs takes about 45 minutes to walk through the 1.5-kilometer underground route. Visitors should also allow extra time for queuing at the entrance, as wait times at the Paris Catacombs can exceed one hour even with a timed ticket.
The Paris Catacombs maintain a constant temperature of around 14°C (57°F), so bringing a light jacket is advisable even in summer. The underground tunnels contain the remains of approximately six million people, and the Paris Catacombs are not recommended for young children or visitors who are uncomfortable in confined spaces.
The Paris Catacombs offer an official audioguide available in French, English, Spanish, and German, which can be reserved when purchasing tickets. Guided tours led by expert guides are also available through the Paris Catacombs and provide deeper historical context about the ossuary and its origins.
The cancellation policy for Paris Catacombs tickets depends on the seller, but most official tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable once purchased. Some third-party providers offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the visit, so checking the specific terms at the time of booking is recommended.
The Paris Catacombs do not allow bags or backpacks larger than 40 x 30 cm, and there is no cloakroom or luggage storage on site. Visitors to the Paris Catacombs should plan to carry only small bags or purses, as oversized items will result in denied entry.
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