Paris Catacombs Guided Underground Journey
- Meet your cataphile and professional tour guide at the designated point near the Catacombs entrance.
Receive a short introduction to the site's history and safety guidelines before entering.
Descend the 131 steps into the underground labyrinth of former limestone quarries.
Learn about the transformation of these quarries into ossuaries during the late 18th century.
Walk through eerie corridors lined with the bones of over six million Parisians.
Explore notable features such as the Barrel of Bones and the Port-Mahon corridor.
Discover the process used to transport and arrange human remains in artistic and symbolic forms.
Hear gripping historical anecdotes from the French Revolution, World War II, and modern times.
Understand the various functions the catacombs served-burial ground, secret resistance base, and space for underground gatherings.
Ask questions and engage with your guide to deepen your understanding of Paris's hidden history.
Ascend back to the surface and conclude the tour with final reflections and recommendations.
