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The Paris Catacombs, Paris

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#11 of 208 in Historic Sites in Paris

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One of the most astonishing sights in Paris, The Paris Catacombs hold the remains of an estimated six million people's bones in a labyrinth of caverns and tunnels. Under Paris, the stone mines contain a harrowing arrangement of skulls and femurs that form many walls. Some of the arrangements are artistic, such as a heart-shaped outline on one wall, formed with skulls embedded in surrounding tibia bones. Audio guides are available in English that enable you to discover the site for yourself. To visit The Paris Catacombs and get the most from your holiday in Paris, create itinerary details personal to you using our Paris trip planner .

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• By Bruce O

  The catacombs of Paris are a sight to behold. The mines created to help build the city of Paris is amazing in its own right. But then the transformation from mine to burial chamber is chilling. It is ...  more »

• By Mauricio P

  Interesante, fuera de lo común, pero no sorprendió. esperaba más. No recomiendo ir a menos que les sobren días, tiempo y que hayan hecho ya todo lo posible antes.  more »

  Interesting, out of the ordinary, but it didn't surprise. Expected more. I do not recommend going unless you are overwhelmed by days, time and have done as much as possible before.
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• By Anna Michaud

  This was one of the coolest things we did in Paris. The history is very fascinating. Definitely recommend buying the skip the line tickets (AKA timed entry) or you will be waiting in a long line. When we got there, the non-timed entry line was over 100 people. We only waited 5-10 minutes in the timed entry line where there were only 4 people in front of us. You can buy the tickets right off their site, so it's definitely worth it and no additional cost.

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• By Eds Stockdale

  I bought the skip-the-line tickets from its official website. When our taxi driver pointed a huge line to us as we approached the site, everyone in our group was so happy that we already had the time-specific tickets. (So please do it to avoid the waiting.) We were able to get in in less than 15 minutes. It was chilly down there, but if you keep walking, wearing a T-shirt will be just fine. There are already so many pictures just a click away, but you need to see for yourself to experience this.

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