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    Stories and legends from the Paris Catacombs

    "Stop! This is the Empire of the Dead!" warns the greeting sign at the Catacombs, Paris' ancient tunnel network turned mass tomb. Only parts of it are open to the public, and the rest is rife with Parisian rebellion, romance, and idealism!

    • Moving the dead

      1. Moving the dead

      18th century Parisian cemeteries were so full that they were spoiling the city's wine and milk! Soon after, six million bodies were transferred to the city's ancient underground quarries.

    • Ghosts and smugglers

      2. Ghosts and smugglers

      People have long believed the Catacombs to be haunted. Most accounts can probably be attributed to smugglers making ghastly noises to scare citizens into staying out!

    • Shaping the city

      3. Shaping the city

      Since the network of underground tunnels is so vast, it's hard to dig deep foundations for new buildings. That's why Paris is counted among the most low-lying capital cities.

    • Vive La Resistance!

      4. Vive La Resistance!

      The French Resistance used the Catacombs to hide from the Nazis, who struggled to infiltrate them since they didn't have maps. One urban legend tells of a military unit vanishing into thin air!

    • Secret cinema

      5. Secret cinema

      People often enter the Catacombs illegally to party or paint murals. An entire cinema was even discovered. The electricity had been cut, with a note saying "Don't try to find us!"

    Planning Your Visit

    • Best time to go

      If you want to avoid waiting for hours, your best bet is to book your tour in advance and skip the ticket line. Failing that, arriving 30 minutes to an hour before it opens (Tuesdays to Sundays from 10:00AM to 8:00PM) will cut the wait significantly.

    • How long does it take?

      A good (legal!) tour of the Catacombs should take two to three hours.

    • What to wear

      The chances of getting dirty are high, so dress down and wear comfortable shoes. Rest assured that there'll be at least six million people down there looking worse than you do!

    Good to know

    • When should I visit?
      Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM-8:30 PM
      Holiday hours may vary
    • Is it expensive?
      €10 entry for the Catacombs and the exhibition, which can be combined with entry to the crypt for €15 altogether.
    • Will I need a guide?
      It will definitely help. It's worth checking out our best-selling tours.
    • How to get there
      Denfert-Rochereau, accessible on metro line 2 as well as RER B, is the nearest station.
    • Additional information
      *Wear good walking shoes, but fancy clothing is not recommended!
      *Last entry is at 7:00PM

    What people are saying about Paris Catacombs

    Overall rating

    4.5 / 5

    based on 7,701 reviews

    Wonderful tour. The chateau were perfect choices, magically decorated for Christmas and a superb lunch with excellent wine. Our tour guide Michelle was intelligent, informative and witty. Facts are nice but delivered with humour so much the better! Our driver Alexander had his job cut out for him with the strikes making for extreme traffic but he coped admirably getting us back to Paris in record time. A shout out to Laura, another tour guide who joined the tour privately and whose personality added to our exceptional day. Would highly recommend this tour, staff and company.

    From Paris: Fairytale Loire Castles, Wine Tasting, and Lunch Reviewed by Ann-maree, 12/12/2019

    My cousin and I loved the trip. Our guides (John and Adiola) were passionate, knowledgeable and entertaining. The visit to the Castles felt a little rushed (especially because we got lost and to sprint back to the bus) but they were incredibly beautiful and the history shared by the guides made them that much more special. Lunch and wines were delicious and every person who greeted us was great. I did the tasting and chenanceau while my cousin went to the maze. What a fantastic experience.

    From Paris: Fairytale Loire Castles, Wine Tasting, and Lunch Reviewed by Isabela, 2/23/2020

    The tour guide Clair was great and passionate about the history of the castles. We visit 3 Château the first and third were magical. I wish we had more time For the last one. We got free time and it was good. The second castle was okay. The lunch was very simple. I was hoping for a bit better. The wine in the second and third castles were delicious!!

    From Paris: Fairytale Loire Castles, Wine Tasting, and Lunch Reviewed by Anonymous, 3/4/2020

    This was a great experience! Everything was handled for you and all you had to do was enjoy your time. We had so much fun, learned a lot, and were able to see a different part of France in a day. I definitely recommend this experience to all others!

    From Paris: Fairytale Loire Castles, Wine Tasting, and Lunch Reviewed by Irene, 12/30/2019

    Michelle, the tour guide was so knowledgeable, gave an engaging history of the area lesson, friendly, made an effort to connect, gave us great tips for things to do in Paris and overall made the trip fantastic.

    From Paris: Fairytale Loire Castles, Wine Tasting, and Lunch Reviewed by Meena, 12/3/2019

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