Catacombs of Paris Entry & Legends

Venture far below the streets of Paris and explore one of the city’s most haunting yet fascinating landmarks — the Catacombs of Paris. This vast underground labyrinth stretches for miles beneath the French capital, housing the carefully arranged remains of over six million people, transferred here in the late 18th century from overflowing cemeteries. Your visit begins at the discreet entrance on Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy. After descending 131 steps, you’ll step into a silent, candle-lit world where history, art, and mortality intertwine. Along the dimly lit tunnels, you’ll encounter poetic inscriptions, ancient carvings, and walls lined entirely with human skulls and bones, meticulously stacked into eerie yet mesmerizing patterns. The Catacombs are not just a burial site — they are a historical monument that tells the story of Paris’s past: the plagues, the revolutions, and the daily lives of Parisians centuries ago. Each chamber reveals new layers of meaning, blending science, faith, and art in a way that no museum above ground can replicate. An audio guide (available in multiple languages) accompanies your visit, offering context, stories, and legends about how this subterranean empire came to be. For history enthusiasts, mystery lovers, or anyone seeking an unforgettable experience, the Catacombs offer a journey that is both thought-provoking and surreal — a true reminder that beneath Paris lies another world entirely.