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Tickets to the Catacombs of Paris
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Catacombs of Paris: Entry Ticket + Audio Guide

Get subterranean in this macabre tour of what lies beneath the City of Lights. Take an underground tour of Paris’s grisly mass graveyard, where the bones of around six million people are on display. Wander the eerie corridors 20 metres below the streets and learn all about life and death in 18th-century Paris with the included multilingual audio guide.

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How to Book Catacombs of Paris Tickets?

Choose a Date and Time

Select your preferred visit date and timed entry slot — booking online in advance is strongly recommended.

Select Your Ticket

Tickets include entry and a multilingual audio guide, and cover the visit; the Catacombs are open to all ages, though note the many steps and that young children's entry policy may vary.

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Watch a video about the Catacombs of Paris

The Catacombs of Paris are an underground ossuary holding the remains of around six million people, 20 metres beneath the city streets. Watch the video, then book your timed entry ticket with audio guide to explore it yourself.

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Daniel Fischer
2026-03-09
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Booked a timed slot in the morning and had a genuinely eerie walk through the tunnels the audio guide really brings the history to life
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Sarah Whitmore
2026-02-01
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Not for the faint-hearted but absolutely fascinating the scale of it all is hard to believe until you are down there
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Lucas Moreau
2025-12-19
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Went with my partner and we were both hooked the bone walls are unlike anything we have seen easily a highlight of our trip
Things to Know Before Booking

What Your Catacombs Ticket Offers

Your ticket includes access to the Catacombs and a multilingual audio guide that tells the story of the ossuary and 18th-century Paris as you walk the 1.5 km route.

Age & Accessibility

The Catacombs are open to visitors of all ages, but note the 131 steps down and 112 up. Entry policy for young children may vary — check the ticket options at checkout. The site is not accessible to wheelchair or walker users — there are 131 steps down and 112 steps back up.

Quietest Time to Visit

Book a timed slot and arrive on a weekday morning for the calmest experience. Slots sell out at peak times, so plan ahead.

What to Bring

Only small bags up to 40x30x20 cm are permitted, carried in front or by hand. Suitcases, large bags and motorcycle helmets are not allowed. Strollers are not permitted — bring a baby carrier.

On the Route

The visit lasts about an hour along a 1.5 km circuit, 20 metres underground. Eating and drinking are not allowed, and please do not touch the bones — they are fragile remains.

Why You Should Visit the Catacombs
The World's Largest Ossuary
The World's Largest Ossuary
Beneath the streets lie the remains of around six million Parisians, arranged through a vast labyrinth of former quarry galleries — one of the most extraordinary sights in the city.
A 1,500-Metre Underground Journey
A 1,500-Metre Underground Journey
Descend 20 metres below Paris and follow a 1.5 km circuit through eerie, atmospheric tunnels, with a multilingual audio guide bringing the history to life.
Walls Made of Bones
Walls Made of Bones
The Catacombs are famous for their “hagues” — ornamental walls carefully crafted from skulls and bones, unlike anything else you'll see in Paris.
Over Two Centuries of History
Over Two Centuries of History
Opened to the public in 1809, the ossuary tells the story of public health, death and memory in 18th-century Paris — a genuinely unforgettable experience.
How Long Do You Need at the Catacombs?

Most visitors spend around one hour exploring the Catacombs along the 1.5 km underground circuit. That is enough time to follow the audio guide, take in the bone-lined galleries and the famous “hagues”, and learn the history of the ossuary.

Entry is by timed slot and the site is open Tuesday to Sunday from 09:45 to 20:30 (last entry 19:30; closed Mondays), so you can plan your visit around the rest of your day in Paris.

How to get there

Address: 3 Av. du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris, France

By Metro: Take Line 4 or Line 6 to Denfert-Rochereau, a short walk from the entrance.

By RER: Take RER B to Denfert-Rochereau.

By Bus: Lines 38, 68, 88 and 216 all stop near the entrance.

Food and Drink
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Café Du Rendez-Vous
A convenient café right by the Catacombs exit — an easy spot for a coffee or bite straight after your visit. Approx. 1-minute walk.
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Slow
Creative, gourmet cuisine with global flavours on the corner of the lively rue Daguerre; gluten-free and vegan options available. Approx. 4-minute walk.
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Dat Viet
Authentic Vietnamese cooking near Place Denfert-Rochereau, a local favourite for pho and fresh dishes. Approx. 4-minute walk.
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Café Oz Denfert
A lively Australian bar on Place Denfert-Rochereau, handy for a relaxed drink after going underground. Approx. 2-minute walk.
Quick Overview

Address: 3 Av. du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris, France

Opening Times:

Tuesday to Sunday: 09:45 – 20:30

Closed Mondays, and on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December

Last Admission: 19:30 (1 hour before closing)

Duration: Plan for about 1 hour (1.5 km route)

Age: Open to all ages; note the 131 steps down and 112 up

FAQ

There is no dedicated car park at the Catacombs. Public parking is available around Place Denfert-Rochereau, but public transport is the easiest way to arrive.

No. The site is not accessible to wheelchair or walker users — there are 131 steps to descend and 112 steps to ascend.

No. Eating and drinking are not permitted on the route, and alcohol is strictly forbidden.

No. Smoking is not allowed inside the Catacombs.

Personal photographs for non-commercial use are generally allowed, but tripods are not permitted and you must never touch the bones.

No. Tickets are non-cancellable and non-changeable — once booked, they cannot be cancelled or modified.