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1, avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy
75014 Paris
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+33 1 4322 4763
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Neighborhood :
14th Arrondissement
http://www.paris.fr/portail/Culture/Portal.lut?... - Tue to Sun from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM
In 1810, the Montrouge stone quarries became catacombs. Because of a lack of space in the graveyards of Paris, it is here, 20 meters (65 feet) underground, that the remains of six million Parisians are exhibited. These ossuaries, illustrated by texts, create a chilling atmosphere and describe some of the events in the history of Paris, giving visitors substance for meditation. During World War II, this network of galleries was used as a hideaway for the Résistance movement; its vastness and the discretion of its entrances were great assets indeed.
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Trip Advisor Reviews
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“Creepy!”
Most interesting of the sights we went to in Paris, very sombre, creepy and unusual! Don't miss it! Took the Metro to Denfert Rochereau and the...
“Most memorable activity in Paris”
This was the most memorable sight we saw in Paris - makes for a great story. We took the metro to the Denfert-Rochereau stop, and the entrance ...
“Macabre and chilling, but not just for thrill-seekers.”
Piles of bones aside, the Catacombes are historically interesting and reflect a different attitude to the dead. The resistance made use of the ...
“Wow! piles of dead peoples bones.”
I was told about this tour of bones, but was still quite amazed to see it. It is wierd, freaky but very interesting. You won't see anything lik...
“Spooky!”
Cold, scary and gruesome... a great trip!!! more
“Dead Paris”
This is one of the most interesting attractions in Paris - completely differnet from the rest. I would suggest you wear closed in shoes and if ...
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A must see
I have never ever seen something like this !!!!!! WOW am really glad that i have the time to see this amazing underground tunnels with all this...
Creepy, but interesting
It is an interesting sight to see, but it all starts to look the same after a while, and being around 6 million people's bones just starts to c...
Dark, Damp, Delightful!
Spooky! Very easy to get to via the Metro. Not expensive. Lots of stairs! No flash photography allowed so your pictures will be dark. It's amaz...
Very different from the mainstream attractions
The steps could pose a big problem if you are out of shape or older. It's more like 80+ going down and almost 200 coming back up in a very smal...
The coolest thing I saw in Paris
The catacombs are amazing; they are unlike anything else I have ever seen. They are a maze of underground tunnels with alcoves that go back up ...
Not your typical sight to see
This was a totally fascinating experience and one that I don't think the average person really knows about. It is awesome (in a weird sort of ...
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