Catacombs

Paris catacombs: historic restoration program to 2026

The famous Catacombs of Paris are launching a historic renovation program, a large-scale project that will run until 2026. Restoration of historic vaults and modernization of facilities are scheduled to begin this autumn.

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.

Journées du Patrimoine 2023 in the Paris catacombs: anachronistic tours on the programme!

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 16 and 17, 2023.

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.