The Paris Catacombs have temporarily closed their doors as the site undergoes major renovation works. It will reopen in Spring 2026. Online booking is strongly recommended (except free rate tickets).

Since 2013, the Catacombs have numbered among the fourteen City of Paris Museums managed by Paris Musées. Although the ossuary comprises only a small section of the underground mines of …

Nov 27, 2023 · Learn how sinkholes and poor sanitation led to the creation of the Paris Catacombs in the late 18th century.

catacomb, subterranean cemetery composed of galleries or passages with side recesses for tombs.

Apr 16, 2025 · The history of the Paris Catacombs is fascinating— as is touring them. Here’s more on their origins, & how to visit.

Nov 9, 2025 · The Catacombs hold the remains of more than six million people, making it one of the largest ossuaries in the world. Spanning approximately 200 miles, only a small portion is open for …

The Catacombs of Paris are one of the capital’s most fascinating and mysterious sites. This immense underground ossuary, which extends beneath the city’s streets, contains the remains of several …

Guide to the Catacombs of Paris: discover ticket options, history, best tours, how to visit, tips, and everything you need to explore Paris’s underground wonder.

Jan 6, 2026 · The Paris Catacombs are a mile long underground necropolis with more than 6 million artfully arranged skeletons. This Catacombs guide tells you everything to see at the Catacombs and …

Not for the faint of heart, the Catacombes de Paris are home to the bones of over six million late Parisians. Its narrow subterranean passageways date back to the 13th century, when they were …