How much does a ticket for the Catacombs of Paris cost?
A ticket for the Catacombs of Paris costs €31 at full price (audioguide included) and €25 at the reduced rate (children under 8 enter for free).
It is strongly recommended to book online to take advantage of the best prices and guarantee your entry on the desired day ⤵
2026 new additions at the Paris Catacombs!
Reopened on 8 April 2026 after five months of renovation, the Paris Catacombs offer a redesigned route featuring new lighting scenography, an immersive theatrical audioguide, and enhanced accessibility features.
Today Tuesday, 10 November 2026
the Catacombs of Paris are OPEN
9:45 - 20:30
Catacombs of Paris: the most fascinating museum in the capital!
Most of the underground quarries of Paris are inaccessible to the public, but do not miss the opportunity to visit 1.7 km of these galleries, which formed the municipal ossuary of Paris at the end of the 18th century (the largest in the world).
For reasons of public health, the remains of nearly 6 million Parisians were transferred there until 1861 from the cemeteries of the capital.
A unique site, open to the public since 1809, it is an essential and mysterious visit to make in Paris!
TICKETS & PRICES • Catacombs of Paris 2026
The admission ticket for the Paris Catacombs is at the full price of €31 per person (audioguide rental included). A reduced price of €25 and a child rate (8-17 years) of €15 are also available.
Admission is free for children under 8 years old (visit not recommended for those under 10 years or sensitive individuals).
The number of visitors in the Catacombs is limited to 200 people at a time: online booking with a time slot is mandatory (sales open 7 days in advance).
| Catacombs Tour | Online Price |
|---|---|
| Full adult price Audioguide included |
€31 |
| REDUCED price 18 to 26 years, students, teachers (audioguide included) |
€25 |
| CHILD price From 8 to 17 years (audioguide included) |
€15 |
| TODDLER price Under 8 years (audioguide optional at €5) |
Free |
To ensure access to the Catacombs on your desired day, online booking is mandatory ⤵
GUIDED Tour of the Catacombs
A guided tour of 2 hours in the catacombs, with an expert guide, will allow you to discover all the secrets of the world's largest cemetery!
OPENING HOURS • Paris Catacombs 2026
As a general rule, the Paris Catacombs are open year-round, every day except Mondays.
You will find more details on opening days and times below.
Usual hours for the next 4 weeks:
- On Mondays: Closed
- Every day except Monday: 9:45 - 20:30
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Today, Tuesday, 10 November | 9:45 - 20:30 |
| Wednesday, 11 November | 9:45 - 20:30 |
| Thursday, 12 November | 9:45 - 20:30 |
| Friday, 13 November | 9:45 - 20:30 |
| Saturday, 14 November | 9:45 - 20:30 |
| Sunday, 15 November | 9:45 - 20:30 |
| Monday, 16 November | Closed |
The Catacombs are also closed on the following days: 1st January, 1th May and 25 December.
They are open on Ascension Day Thursdays, 14 July, 15 August, 1th November & 11 November (if these days do not fall on a Monday)
FREE Admission Conditions & REDUCED Price
How to access the Paris Catacombs for free?
It is possible for the people listed below to visit the Paris Catacombs for free:
(valid proof is required to benefit from this free admission)
- Children under 8 (free entry on site)
- Job seekers
- Recipients of social minimum benefits
- Students in art and art history, archaeology, INALCO and INP
- Specific art schools
- People with disabilities and their companion
- War veterans and their companion
- Residents of the city of Rome
- Artists/plastic artists
- International Association of Art Critics
- Commission du Vieux Paris
- Lecturers and guides
- French and foreign curators
- Parisian elected officials
- Journalists
- ICOM and ICOMOS
- City of Paris staff
- Artistic Press Union
- Society of Friends of the Carnavalet Museum
- Staff of the Office du Tourisme et des Congrès de la Ville de Paris
How to get the reduced price for the Paris Catacombs?
In addition to young people aged 18 to 26, the Catacombs of Paris Reduced Rate is also available to the following people, upon presentation of appropriate and valid proof:
- Holders of the "Paris Pass Familles" card
- Holders of the "Famille Nombreuse" card
- Holders of the "Navigo-Améthyste-Emeraude" card
- Active teachers
- Active school librarians
- Members of the Société de l'histoire de l'art français
- Members of the Société nationale des antiquaires de France
- Members of the Sauvegarde de l'art français & de la Société française d'archéologie
ACCOMMODATION near the Paris Catacombs
Check hotels and rentals available around the Paris Catacombs on the interactive map
ACCESS to the Paris Catacombs
Address of the Paris Catacombs
Visitor Entrance
1, avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy
(place Denfert-Rochereau)
75014 Paris
Visitor Exit
21 bis, avenue René-Coty
75014 Paris
Getting to the Catacombs by Public Transport
- By METRO: Lines 4 and 6 at Denfert-Rochereau station
- By RER: Line B at Denfert-Rochereau station
- By BUS: Lines 38 and 68 at Denfert-Rochereau stop
Getting to the Catacombs by Bike
Vélib' Station No. 14005, 2 avenue René-Coty 75014 Paris
Getting to the Catacombs by Car
Parking Bac Montalembert: 9 Rue Montalembert
Paris Archaeological Crypt
The Paris Archaeological Crypt is located on the Île de la Cité, beneath the parvis of Notre-Dame, and was discovered during the construction of a car park in the late 60s. It contains archaeological remains dating from Antiquity to the 19th century.
The Crypt is open for visits from Tuesday to Sunday.
The admission ticket price for the Paris Archaeological Crypt is €9, in 2026
Access the Archaeological Crypt of the Île de la Cité
The Archaeological Crypt is located approximately 15 minutes' walk from the Catacombs; its address is: 7, place Jean-Paul II (parvis of Notre-Dame) - 75004 Paris
- The nearest METRO station to the Crypt is Cité, on line 4.
- The nearest RER station to the Crypt is Saint-Michel - Notre-Dame on RER line B.
- To get to the Crypt by BUS, take line 38 and stop at Cité - Palais de Justice
The Catacombes in a Few Words and Figures
The Paris Catacombs are underground galleries containing the remains of the city's former cemeteries.
At the end of the 18th century (from 1787 to 1814), it was decided to transfer the bones from old burial sites in Paris's cemeteries to the Catacombs. These transfers took place at night to limit public protests.
The ossuary was opened to the public in 1809 after being "arranged": loose bones were aligned against the walls, with tibias and skulls alternating on the visible parts, while the rest of the bones were placed behind these rows.
The most spectacular bones (deformed, diseased...) are specially displayed.
While all underground galleries in Paris are commonly called "Catacombs", only a small part actually contains bones.
The Paris Catacombs:
- 20 metres underground
- 243 steps: 131 steps down & 112 steps up
- 14°C year-round: constant temperature throughout the year with high humidity
- 200 visitors: maximum capacity on site
- 1 hour: average visit duration
- 500,000: number of visitors per year
The Paris Catacombs
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