Catacombs of Paris: Entry Ticket + Audio Guide
Highlight
- Descend underground and explore a 1.5 kilometer circuit, built as far back as 1786
- Observe the neatly arranged skeletons of six million past Parisians while wandering through one of the world's largest ossuaries, one of the few situated below ground
- Uncover this distinct opportunity to discover a different side of The City of Lights and delve into its 18th-century past with the captivating audio guide
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Embark on a subterranean journey through Paris's grim mass burial site, where the remains of an astonishing six million individuals are ominously exhibited. Roaming through these tunnels offers an incredibly spooky adventure, and you'll gain insight into the 18th-century Parisian life (and death) with the audio guide available in multiple languages. Uncover the sinister aspect of Paris!
During the end of the 18th century, due to significant public health issues associated with the city's graveyards, a choice was made to relocate their contents to an underground location. Paris officials selected a conveniently located area outside the city at that time: the former Tombe-Issoire quarries beneath the plain of Montrouge. The initial relocations took place between 1785 and 1787 and primarily focused on the biggest cemetery in Paris, the Saints-Innocents cemetery.
The location was officially named the "Paris Municipal Ossuary" on April 7, 1786, and was later known as the "Catacombs" due to its resemblance to the ancient Roman catacombs, which had captured the public's interest upon their unearthing. Visits to the Catacombs were permitted starting in 1809, by appointment only.On this day, you have the opportunity to delve deep into history and wander freely through the passageways where the skulls are meticulously arranged. Utilizing a multilingual audioguide, you will gain additional insights into this hidden aspect of Parisian history.
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