Les Catacombes de Paris

Descend into the most fascinating and macabre place in Paris: The Catacombs of Paris!

Located beneath the streets of the French capital, the catacombs were used during the 18th century /strong> when the cemeteries Parisian, overloaded, were transferred to these limestone galleries strong> thebones of millions of deceased people.

Going down more than 20 meters below the surface of Paris, you will discover the remains, including skulls and bones strong>, of thousands of people. The precision with which these bones were placed is art, and you will be able to discover throughout the visit shapes and quotes.

The catacombs, beyond its macabre side, pay tributes to the millions of anonymous dead who rest there. You will discover quotations talking about death written by several great authors.

Today, the catacombs attract thousands of visitors each year, fascinated by this meeting with the >death and history. The portion accessible to the public is only a very small part (2 kilometers), of the vast strong>networkwhich crisscrosses the underside of the capital.
They fascinate, fear and raise thousands of questions. We do not recommend it to too young children whose sensitivity may be offended.

Access to the catacombs is only possible with steps so it is not possible to descend there for people with reduced mobility.

If you want to discover a part of the history of Paris, don't wait any longer to take your tickets for the catacombs.