Catacombs

The Catacombs host a photo exhibition on Paris, from the depths to the skies.

The photographer Nadar, renowned for his images of Paris, is being celebrated at the Catacombs of Paris. From September 29, 2026 to January 31, 2027, don’t miss the exhibition "Nadar: Inventing Paris, From the Depths to the Sky."

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.

The Catacombs of Paris, an unusual visit to the bowels of the capital

Have you ever ventured into the Catacombs of Paris? Let's go and discover this creepy brown place, known to all but where most have never been. A fascinating and historic site, a guided tour of the Catacombs is well worth the detour, as well as keeping you cool on hot days.

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?

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?

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.

Did you know? 3 unusual anecdotes about the Paris catacombs

The Catacombs of Paris are among the capital's most mysterious places. But how much do you really know about these ancient Parisian quarries? We reveal three unusual anecdotes about the Catacombs of Paris!

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.