Catacombs

Visiting the Catacombs of Paris: everything you need to know for a family-friendly visit

Can you visit the Catacombs of Paris with young children? Are strollers allowed, how many stairs must be climbed, and could the tour overwhelm the little ones? Twenty meters underground, the famous Parisian ossuary imposes constraints quite different from those at other monuments in the capital. Child age, baby carriers, stairs, temperature, bags and reservations: here’s what you need to know before heading down with the family.

Under Paris, a team surveys 300 kilometers of tunnels to prevent collapses!

Beneath the streets of Paris lie nearly 300 kilometers of ancient stone quarries. To prevent collapses, an institution established almost 250 years ago oversees this unique underground network: the General Inspection of Quarries. Who are these specialists who roam the capital’s depths, and what does their mission entail?

Paris Catacombs reopen, what does the new route look like?

After several months of closure, the Catacombs reopen to the public on April 8, 2026. Restoration of the historic vaults, modernization of facilities, and a new scenography: here’s what’s changed.

Catacombs special night: enjoy a last evening underground before the site closes

Before closing its doors for several months for renovations, the Catacombs are inviting Parisians to experience one last night underground, during a unique nocturne on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Reservations are now open.

Paris Catacombs to be closed for six months from November 2025

Hurry up and visit the Catacombs of Paris, as they close on November 3, 2025, and won't reopen until spring 2026, when they undergo major renovation and modernization.

Nuit Blanche 2025 in Paris: a poetic sound trail in the Catacombs

It's off to the 24th edition of the Nuit Blanche, this Saturday, June 7, 2025 in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Head for the Catacombs for an unusual underground evening, in this timeless place transformed by a poetic itinerary.

The Paris Catacombs to reopen by mid-June

Former undergound quarries laying under the capital, the Paris Catacombs are said to reopen by June 16th, 2020 with safety measures adapted to the health recommendations.

Muséosphère to explore Paris museums from your home

Playful for children and adults, Muséosphère invites us to discover Paris museums. Thanks to this interactive website, you can visit different museums and learn more about the treasures they hold.

Coronavirus: Museums of the City of Paris shut down until further notice

Because of coronavirus, Paris Musées has announced to shut down museums managed by the city of Paris until further notice, naming the Paris Catacombs, the Musée d’Art Moderne, the Petit Palais, the Musée de la Libération de Paris – Musée du Général Leclerc – Musée Jean Moulin, the Musée Cernuschi, the Musée Bourdelle, the Musée Zadkine, the Musée de la Vie Romantique and the Maison de Balzace. A decision made following the announcement made by the Prime Minister to shut down all premises non vital to the life of the Nation.