An ossuary below the streets of the 14th arrondissement.
The Catacombs are old quarry tunnels where remains from overcrowded cemeteries were moved from the late 18th century. Visitors descend about 130 steps and walk a route of roughly 1.5 kilometres past walls of bones.
UndergroundTimed ticketsNot for everyone
Essential details
Quick facts
Ticket price: Paid timed tickets; check the official site. Tickets often sell out.
Hours: Open Tuesday to Sunday; check hours.
Recommended visit: 1 to 1.5 hours.
Getting there
Address: 1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris.
Nearest transport: Metro line 4 or 6, or RER B, to Denfert-Rochereau.
On foot: The entrance is on the square by the lion statue.
Accessibility & comfort
Access: Not accessible: steep spiral stairs and uneven floors.
Crowds: Queue length depends on your ticket type.
Facilities: Cloakroom limits apply; restrooms are limited.
How to fit Catacombs of Paris into your day
Morning: Visit with a booked timed ticket.
Midday: Lunch near Montparnasse.
Afternoon: Walk through Parc Montsouris.
Before you go
Book ahead; walk-up tickets are rare.
It stays cool and damp, so bring a layer.
Not suitable if you have claustrophobia or mobility issues.
