Teen-Approved Things to Do in Paris, 1 of 14
Teen-Approved Things to Do in Paris, 1 of 14: Catacombs of Paris
Catacombs of Paris
Attraction14th Arrondissement
Area
14th Arrondissement
Good for
10–17
Cost
Adults €31, ages 8-17 €15
Setting
Indoor
Updated
Oct 25, 2026
What you need to know
- Book a timed ticket online, released 7 days ahead, and check your time slot before you go
- 243 steps in total, 131 down and 112 back up, on uneven, slippery floors with no step-free access
- 14°C all year and humid underground, so bring a layer even in summer for the wait outside and the walk
About
The Catacombs are a 1.5 km one-way walk through old limestone quarry tunnels 20 meters under the city. The bones of several million Parisians, moved from old cemeteries, line the walls in stacked patterns of skulls and bones. Carved plaques mark the streets overhead.
It suits curious older kids who like history. Younger or anxious children may find the dim, narrow passages and the bones too much.
IndoorEnglish Friendly
Adults €31, ages 8-17 €15
Adults €31, reduced rate €25, ages 8-17 €15 (audio guide included). Under 8 free.
Tue-Sun9:45 AM – 8:30 PM
Last entry 7:30pm. Closed Jan 1, May 1, Dec 25
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Location
Catacombs of Paris
1 Av. du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris, France
