The world's largest underground ossuary is about to close its doors for a few months. From November onwards, the Catacombs of Paris will be getting a facelift, with extensive work lasting six months. Restorations have been carried out in the quiet underbelly of the capital since 2023, but this has never necessitated a complete closure. The remains of millions of Parisians will now find a little rest, away from the many tourists who come to visit.
This site, which has been open to the public for over 200 years, has inevitably deteriorated over time and is in need of a little modernization. The work, which will last until spring 2026, will improve certain areas of the route, renovate the floor of the ossuary, modernize installations such as ventilation and lighting, and offer a brand new, more educational scenography, which will highlight certain points left out until now.
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. [Read more]
This will improve long-term preservation of the bones, which have been weakened by the very high humidity (almost 90%) and the CO2 generated by visitors all year round. A new program is also planned, including temporary exhibitions in a special room, to encourage Parisians to visit the museum on a more regular basis.
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. [Read more]
Paris Catacombs closed for restoration, new route to be discovered in 2026
The Catacombs of Paris, an unusual visit to the bowels of the capital
