Map of Paris Catacombs

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The Catacombs of Paris (French: Catacombes de Paris, ) are underground ossuaries in Paris, France, which hold the remains of more than six million people …

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Oct 19, 2024
came here at 9:42 because we had a flight in the afternoon, we didn’t think of taking a ticker because i’m this years you can do everything without a ticket. experience totally absurd because we didn… Full review by Martina G
Oct 15, 2024
Not much to add that other travellers haven’t said: ~buy your tickets (one week in advance only) from the catacombs directly ~ there are stairs to climb down and the passageways have low ceilings and… Full review by Anna_Maria39_11
Oct 12, 2024
We visited on a Saturday morning at 10:30. Booked tickets directly at the official website for the catacombs. The tickets are only available seven days before your visit, but were easy to get if you… Full review by Elizabeth A
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A truly haunting sight - underground tunnels decorated with the remains of around six million people. The catacombs were established in th…
sygic.com
In 2004, Parisian police were assigned to do a training exercise in a previously uncharted part of the Catacombs of Paris beneath the Palais …
atlasobscura.com
Hidden beneath "The City of Light" is a dark underworld, the final resting place of more than six million Parisians. The Catacombs of Paris …
cityseeker.com
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who discovered it
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I am not sure that ‘discovered’ is the right word. My understanding is that many Centuries back, it used to be an active Mine - which eventually was disused. In parallel, as …
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I am not sure that ‘discovered’ is the right word. My understanding is that many Centuries back, it used to be an active Mine - which eventually was disused. In parallel, as Paris grew, it continued run out of burial space - so the decision was made to use the mine tunnels / site as an alternative burial site. And various burial sites / remains were relocated to this site.
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I've tried to book for next friday (13th october) as I know the tickets only come out online a week before. I can see …
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I've tried to book for next friday (13th october) as I know the tickets only come out online a week before. I can see options for Thursday and Saturday however Friday I cannot select the date (it is greyed out). Does anyone know of a reason why or suggest how I can book? Other days that are sold out are highlighted in red so doesn't appear thats the case. We're only there Friday to Sunday and itinerary is pretty tight. Thansk Katie
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Thanks this is on the official site that I can't seem to select for Friday.
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How strict are they with backpacks? I have a standard sized backpack and wondering if I will be allowed in with that.
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We went in with a small backpack and no issues. They will look into as you exit to make sure you didn’t take any “souvenirs”!
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Hi Does it is enough to buy the normal ticket online and not skip the line as it doubles the price?
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Wasn’t aware of a fast track ticket. We all queued in allocated time slot lines. If you’re too early they say come back.
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Are there strict ID checks? The missus and I are visiting and we have booked a ticket for 18-26 years old when we are 27. …
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Are there strict ID checks? The missus and I are visiting and we have booked a ticket for 18-26 years old when we are 27. Would this be a problem?
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No they don’t check your iD unless you look underage with no adults
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