Is going into the Paris catacombs illegal?

Visiting them is illegal and considered trespassing, although it is mostly tolerated by locals. If caught, trespassers face a small fine. A small portion of the Catacombs is open to the public or tourists.

Can you visit the catacombs in France?

The Catacombs are open daily from 9.45am to 8.30pm, except Mondays and public holidays. Last admission at 7.30pm. But take note! The tickets for the Catacombs are often sold out weeks in advance.

Do people still get buried in Paris catacombs?

The remains of more than six million people are buried in a vast network of tunnels below Paris, France. People who call themselves ‘cataphiles’ visit the catacombs illegally and occasionally hold underground parties.

Are the Paris catacombs worth visiting?

Is it worth visiting the Catacombs? In a word, yes, although anyone uncomfortable with small spaces or the prospect of being up close and personal with lots of skeletons may find it difficult to visit. It is an amazing, albeit extremely morbid, sight that definitely has to be experienced when visiting Paris.

Are the skulls in the Paris catacombs real?

These were created when the stone was mined to build the buildings above ground. Some of this stone was used to build the Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the Louvre. So, basically, workers went into cemeteries, removed the bones and piled them in the Catacombs. However, it was just the femurs and the skulls that we saw.

Can you touch the bones in the Catacombs?

To ensure preservation of the site, you must not eat or drink on the site circuit, and animals are not allowed. Any kind of alcohol is prohibited. And, of course, you must not touch the bones, which are the fragile remains of millions of Parisians.

Are the Catacombs cold?

The temperature underground in the Catacombs is about 57° F (14° C), much cooler than Paris in summer. Bring a sweater, jacket, or scarf to help with the chill.

Are the bones in catacombs real?