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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.
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Journées du Patrimoine 2026 at the Catacombs of Paris: themed tours on the agenda!

The Heritage Days invite you all the way into the depths of Paris’ catacombs. Discover the program waiting for you in the capital’s underground on the weekend of September 19–20, 2026. Ready for themed guided tours through the heart of this enigmatic place in the capital?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.