What do I need to know before going to the catacombs?

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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a bit of discipline never hurt anyone! To ensure preservation of the site, you must not eat or drink on the site circuit, and animals are not allowed. Any kind of alcohol is prohibited. And, of course, you must not touch the bones, which are the fragile remains of millions of Parisians.

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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 tour involves descending into the earth on stairs and uneven ground. The walkways are strewn with pebbles and may become slippery in moist areas. I highly suggest you wear tennis shoes or rubber sole shoes; the more comfortable, the better as you will be walking a distance. The catacombs is a must see.

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People visiting Paris get very curious to explore the Paris Catacombs because it is very different from the other attractions in the city. A lot of tourists visit this place to discover and can get quite packed at times. The best time to visit the place during the day is early morning or late in the evening.

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To ensure preservation of the site, you must not eat or drink on the site circuit, and animals are not allowed. Any kind of alcohol is prohibited. And, of course, you must not touch the bones, which are the fragile remains of millions of Parisians.

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The Paris Catacombs have a fascinating history which dates back to ancient times, and is the final resting place of over 6 million Parisians.

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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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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. Get a ticket and audioguide to explore on your own, or go with a guide for a longer, more detailed tour.

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Going into the catacombs without someone knowing the place is a very, very bad idea, even if you have a map. In some places there are two levels, so you can fall and get hurt. Once you are lost in the dedale, you can't phone anyone, and if you have no light, it's a death situation.

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A most unusual sight, it is said that the catacombs include the bones of more than six million Parisians. At about the same time, in the late 18th century, graffiti artists also moved in and started decorating the walls, which you will also see during your visit.

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Once through security there was no waiting at all. I'd recommend printing the tickets because it does say that they're only valid if printed. And if you booked the audio guide, they collected the ticket instead of scanning.

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