Catacombs (Les Catacombes)
- Address: 1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Roi-Tanguy
- Hours: Open Tues - Sun 10am - 5pm
- Admission: € 8-12 for adults
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Off-the-Beaten Path,
Photography,
Catacomb,
Cemetery,
Monument - Historical
The route through the Catacombs begins at a small, dark green Belle Époque-style building in the centre of a grassy area of av Colonel Henri Roi-Tanguy, the new name of place Denfert Rochereau. The exit is at the end of 83 steps on rue Remy Dumoncel, southwest where a guard will check your bag for 'borrowed' bones.
Latest Reviews
Review by Brett S, May 2013
Doing what: Skip the Line: Catacombs of Paris Small-Group Walking Tour
This was more than I expected. It was great to skip the line. The experience of being in the catacombs and coming so close to the remains of so many people that lived before was humbling. Our guide was very knowledgeable, interesting and fun. I would recommend this tour to anyone. It was one of the highlights of our two weeks in France.
Review by Debra G, April 2013
Doing what: Skip the Line: Catacombs of Paris Small-Group Walking Tour
Signing up for a tour is the only way to go. The lines are huge, but taking a tour got you in the door early, with a very knowledgeable and fun guide who had lots of stories, and the small group size ensured that you were able to see everything. If you want to see the catacombs, this is the only way to do it!
Review by Noeleen H, April 2013
Doing what: Skip the Line: Catacombs of Paris Small-Group Walking Tour
Both my friend and I really enjoyed the Paris catacombs tour the guide was very engagaing with the group and knowlegable , (I had done a lot of prereading re the history around the catacombs ) we also visited the Monteparnasse Cemetery prior to the tour into the catacombs .It was good not having to join the long line of people awaiting to get into teh catacombs
Practical Info
Denfert-Rochereau metro station is on lines 4 and 6. It is also on RER line B so, if you're brave enough, it's easy to get to the catacombs. There are 1.25 miles (2 km) of tunnels and a visit lasts about 45 minutes. You might have to wait if it's busy because numbers allowed in at once are limited. Take something warm to wear.
