Catacombs

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.

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 closed for restoration, new route to be discovered in 2026

The famous Catacombs of Paris are launching a historic renovation program, a major project that will run from 2023 to spring 2026. The site will be closed to the public from November 3, 2025, until spring 2026.

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in the Paris catacombs: themed tours on the program!

The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) take you deep into the catacombs of Paris. Discover the program that awaits you in the capital's underground passages on the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025. Are you ready for themed guided tours of this mysterious place in the capital?

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.