Do the Catacombs have bathrooms?

For those visiting independently you can hire an audio guide available in French, English and Spanish only. On exiting the Catacombs you will be searched to make sure you have brought no bones with you. There are no toilets or facilities during the tour and note you may have been queueing for some time before entry.

Are there bathrooms in the Catacombs?

The paris catacombs are a unique and fragile site. There is no coat room. There are restrooms at the exit of the circuit. Strollers are not allowed in the Paris Catacombs.

What should you not do in the Catacombs?

The temperature in the Catacombs is about 60°F (16°C). There are 50 steps to descend and ascend and there will be uneven ground. There is nowhere to sit once the tour begins. Food and drink, strollers, wheelchairs, and luggage are not permitted. Do not touch anything in the exhibits.

How early should I arrive at Catacombs?

Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time to ensure a hassle-free entry. Is there a limit to how long I can stay inside the Catacombs once I enter? Yes, the average visit lasts about 45–60 minutes, and lingering too long may not be allowed.

Is there a dress code for Catacombs?

The catacombs are sacred and chilly! Wear modest clothing (cover shoulders and knees) and bring a light sweater—temperatures hover around 12°C (54°F). Tours fill up fast, especially during peak seasons. Secure your spot early to avoid disappointment.

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Can you bring water into the catacombs?

To ensure preservation of the site, you must not eat or drink on the site circuit, and animals are not allowed. Any kind of alcohol is prohibited. And, of course, you must not touch the bones, which are the fragile remains of millions of Parisians.

Are the Paris catacombs cold?

The average temperature is 14°C, and it can be very humid. In the Paris Catacombs, there are 131 steps to go down and 112 steps to climb up.

Are the skulls in the Paris Catacombs real?

The tunnels we walked through were quite low but they were also a welcomed escape from the scorching heat of the Parisian summer. Luckily for us, the catacombs stretched for about 1.5 km, meaning we'd be in these tunnels for at least one hour. Yes, these are REAL skulls and bones.

What hours are the Catacombs open?

The Catacombs are open Tuesday–Sunday from 9:45am–8:30pm (last admissions are at 7:30pm). It is closed on Mondays. ​When is the best time to visit?

How many visitors are allowed in the Catacombs at a time?

Visit and access conditions

The number of site visitors is limited to 200. In case of a very large number of visitors, entrance may be temporarily interrupted. The 1.5 kilometer circuit is one-way only.

What are some dangers of the Catacombs?

Collapsed tunnels, hidden pits, and unstable ceilings are quite dangerous.

Are there plague victims in the Catacombs?

Some believe that there are remains of victims of the Black Death (bubonic plague and pneumonic plague) that swept Europe in the Middle Ages. However, it is very difficult for archeologists and scientists to sufficiently determine what happened individually to each skeleton found in The Catacombs today.

Is it easy to get lost in Catacombs?

They form an extensive maze in which it's frighteningly easy to get lost if you are not a seasoned catacomb explorer, or 'cataphile', as these fearless souls are known. Even though only a small section of the tunnels are used as an ossuary, the entire network is referred to by Parisians as 'the Catacombes de Paris'.

Does it smell in the catacombs?

Some TripAdvisor reviewers of the Paris Catacombs compared their smell to a dusky old library, while other travelers who visited other catacombs noted a faint scent of incense.

Why were the bodies dumped in the catacombs?

The history of the Paris Catacombs starts in the late eighteenth century, when major public health problems tied to the city's cemeteries led to a decision to transfer their contents to an underground site.

Do you have to crawl in the catacombs?

Some of the galleries are filled up with bones that are so narrow you have to crawl to fit in. The people buried in the Paris Catacombs are the same people who were buried in the overstuffed grave sites.

Are there toilets at the Paris Catacombs?

Yes, restrooms are available at the entrance and the exit. Are there any landmarks near the Catacombs to help identify the entrance? The entrance is near the Lion of Belfort statue in Place Denfert-Rochereau.

What is the purpose of the Catacombs in Paris?

While the tunnels are named after the Catacombs of Rome, which were built in the first century by Christians and Jews forced to perform their burial rites in secret, the catacombs of Paris were founded in the 18th century in response to two secular problems: sinkholes and a surplus of dead bodies.

Can you just show up at the Catacombs?

Do you need a ticket to visit the catacombs? Yes, Paris catacombs tickets can be booked in advance. These are timed tickets that allocate you a time to enter the catacombs.

What did police discover in the catacombs in 2004?

The Wehrmacht established an underground bunker below Lycée Montaigne, a high school in the 6th arrondissement. In 2004, police discovered a fully equipped movie theater in an area of the catacombs underneath the Trocadéro.

Is Paris catacombs fully explored?

Have the Paris Catacombs been fully explored? Yes, the Paris Catacombs have been fully explored, but only part of the ossuary is open to the public. There's a much more extensive subterranean network of tunnels under other parts of Paris that are off-limits to visitors.

Can you touch the skulls in the catacombs?

You Cannot Touch The Bones

The Catacombs can be a rather eerie place.

Are some of the Paris catacombs underwater?

Some spaces are so small that they have to crawl through, and many of the tunnels are inundated with water. In addition, underground parties take place in the Catacombs regularly, and many of the tunnels are covered with street art.

How deep down are the Paris catacombs?

The final resting place of six million Parisians, the catacombs are not for the faint of heart! Sixty-five feet beneath the lively streets of Paris lies what is perhaps the City of Light's unlikeliest attraction.

Are the Roman catacombs hot?

The temperature in the catacombs is about 16 ° C / 60 ° F with a high humidity: please dress accordingly.