PRIVATE TOUR OF THE CATACOMBS OF PARIS
Venture into the bowels of the capital for a unique private underground experience.
Beneath the bustling streets of Paris lies another world, silent and fascinating. Former limestone quarries, these galleries were transformed into an ossuary at the end of the 18th century to house the remains of millions of Parisians. Today, they offer a striking testimony to the urban and spiritual history of the City of Light.
This private guided tour (for your group only) takes you 20 meters underground for a journey through time, combining memory, mystery, and emotion.
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QUOTE
“Paris has another Paris beneath it; a Paris of sewers, a Paris of catacombs,” Victor Hugo.
A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
A DESCENT OUT OF TIME
140 steps lead you into an unexpected underground world. Accompanied by an official tour guide, you will explore nearly 2 kilometers of galleries steeped in history, far from the hustle and bustle of the surface.
HISTORY AND MEMORY OF PARIS
From their extraction to their vital role in Parisian architecture, then their conversion into an ossuary in 1786, the quarries tell a unique story. Your private guide will reveal the reasons behind this massive transfer of Parisian cemeteries at a time when Paris needed to reinvent itself..
EXHIBITIONS & UNKNOWN STORIES
A museum space completes the visit and sheds light on the role of the Catacombs in the geological, archaeological, and social history of the capital. You will discover how these long-ignored places have become one of the symbols of Paris.
WINK OF GREETS : A confidential dive into the depths of Paris, where memory, heritage, and emotion meet. An experience that reveals another side of the City of Light, far from prying eyes.
DETAILS : Tour duration: 1 hour 15 minutes - 1.8 km one-way route - Constant temperature: 14°C - Site not recommended for people with reduced mobility, those suffering from claustrophobia, heart or respiratory failure, or sensitive individuals who may be disturbed by the location. The atmosphere may also be anxiety-inducing for people with psychological or mental disabilities - The program is available on request and subject to availability (weekdays from 8 p.m. and Mondays during the day) - Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult - This experience for 1 to 10 people is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
