Is there a dress code for the catacombs?

How to dress ? You can leave your boots at home, but be sure to wear comfortable shoes! However, waiting in front of the entrance can be long, even in winter, so don't forget to dress warmly.



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The Paris catacombs are a cool 14 Celsius / 57 Fahrenheit year-round, and often a bit damp as well, so this isn't the place for sundresses! Opt for comfortable shoes to navigate the slightly uneven terrain, and bring a jacket for comfort.

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However, the strong smell of the Paris catacombs is apparently what all the initial signs were warning sensitive visitors about. At best, it could be likened to the dusty, incense-infused scent of old stone churches, but with an underlying malaise that can only be attributed to the contents of multiple cemeteries.

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On exiting the Catacombs you will be searched to make sure you have brought no bones with you. There are no toilets or facilities during the tour and note you may have been queueing for some time before entry. There are guided tours you can purchase.

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What to Know Before Visiting the Catacombs in Paris
  1. Only 200 people are allowed to tour the Paris catacombs at any given time. ...
  2. You should definitely book your Paris catacombs tickets in advance. ...
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  4. The catacombs in Paris are not wheelchair accessible. ...
  5. Dress the part: wear comfortable shoes and bring a jacket.


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They form an extensive maze in which it's frighteningly easy to get lost if you are not a seasoned catacomb explorer, or 'cataphile', as these fearless souls are known. Even though only a small section of the tunnels are used as an ossuary, the entire network is referred to by Parisians as 'the Catacombes de Paris'.

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They must be carried in front of your body or in your hand. Our museum does not have a coat room and luggage is not accepted. Please remain vigilant. There are restrooms at the exit.

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The Catacombs of Paris is an underground ossuary in Paris that houses the remains of nearly six million people. Back in 1786, the entire underground population of Paris' cemeteries was relocated to quarry tunnels outside the city limits. Visitors can now explore the caverns and tunnels where the bodies were relocated.

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Like Rome, it has vast underlying passageways and quarries, called catacombs. This labyrinth of tunnels is thought to cover around 800 hectares — that's nearly 2,000 acres — beneath the city, though only a small part is explored and open to the public.

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Despite the ritual with which they were transferred, the bones had simply been dumped into the tunnels in large heaps. Slowly but surely the quarrymen lined the walls with tibias and femurs punctuated with skulls which form the basis of most of the decorations that tourists see today.

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While tours of the catacombs are offered occasionally, sleeping there is generally impossible.

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Naturally Cool Locations Paris Catacombs - Due to their location in underground tunnels, the Catacombs temperature always is about 57°F (14°C), even in summer. Book in advance to avoid an hours-long wait in the sun.

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