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From the street level to the Catacombs, visitors descend through a series of rocky strata that date from about 45 million years ago.

The Paris Catacombs will temporarily close from Monday 3 November 2025 as the site will undergo major renovations works. It will reopen in Spring 2026.

To mark the bicentenary of photography, visitors will discover a lesser-known side of the celebrated photographer and portraitist Nadar: that of a prolific inventor who documented Paris from every angle, both underground and from the sky.

An object of enduring curiosity, the Paris Catacombs are unique in the world. On this page, stay up to date with news and activities at the monument and have access to all institutional information.