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 …

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

Nov 27, 2023 · Learn how sinkholes and poor sanitation led to the creation of the Paris Catacombs in the late 18th century. The Paris Catacombs draw thousands of visitors a year, but few know the …

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

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.