Question 1

Q. Is it safe to visit the Paris Catacombs post-COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

A. To ensure the safety of its visitors, the Paris Catacombs now accepts online reservations. Several safety measures and guidelines have also been enforced to ensure the safety of its visitors.

Question 2

Q. What are the safety measures and guidelines in place at the Paris Catacombs?

Accepted Answer

A. In light of COVID-19, multiple health and safety measures have been enforced. It is mandatory that visitors wear masks that cover their nose and face throughout their entire visit; hand sanitizers have also been placed at the entrance for public use. Group tours have also been suspended temporarily.

Question 3

Q. Are the Paris Catacombs wheelchair accessible?

Accepted Answer

A. Due to the site being entirely underground, there is currently no wheelchair accessibility at the Paris Catacombs.

Question 4

Q. What are Paris Catacombs hours?

Accepted Answer

A. Paris Catacombs hours are from Tuesday to Sunday, between 10:00 AM to 08:30 PM, with final admissions at 07:30 PM. The site is closed on Mondays, along with 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.

Question 5

Q. How long does it take to explore the Paris Catacombs?

Accepted Answer

A. To cover the underground stretch of about 1.5 km, guests can expect to spend at least 45 minutes to an hour at the Paris Catacombs.

Question 6

Q. ​Which is the visitor entrance at the Paris Catacombs?

Accepted Answer

A. The Paris Catacombs entrance is at the exact site location, at 1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris, France.

Question 7

Q. Are Paris Catacombs skip-the-line tickets available?

Accepted Answer

A. Yes, they are available. You would need to specifically book Paris Catacombs tickets that provide skip-the-line access to bypass the long waiting lines.

Question 8

Q. ​How do I get to the Paris Catacombs?

Accepted Answer

A. You can either drive down, or take the metro, RER or bus to get to the Paris Catacombs. If you’re using public transport, you can alight at the common station: Denfert-Rochereau. From here, the Catacombs are at a mere 3-minute walking distance.

Question 9

Q. How many steps are there to go down to the Paris Catacombs?

Accepted Answer

A. There are 131 steps to go down to the Paris Catacombs, and 112 to climb back up near the exit.

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