Catacombes (Les)Memorial to the dead of Paris
Address: 1, Place Denfert-Rochereau - (Quai aux Fleurs)
75014 - 14th Arrondissement
Paris
Nearest Bus or Train:métro: Denfert-Rochereau
Open Hours:2p-4p Tu-F, 9a-11a, 2p-4p Sa-Su
In 1810, the Montrouge stone quarries became catacombs. Because of a lack of space in the graveyards of Paris, it is here, twenty metres underground, that the remains of six millions of Parisians are exhibited. These ossuaries, illustrated by texts, create a chilling atmosphere and describe some of the events in the history of Paris, giving visitors substance for meditation. During the Second World War, this network of galleries was used as a hideaway for the Résistance movement; its vastness and the discretion of its entrances were great assets indeed. Admission: adults (EUR 4.11)
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