Choosing Historical Areas to Visit in Paris

If you are interesting in learning about Paris’s history, and don’t mind visiting the dead, you must check out Paris’s Les Catacombs. The tunnels are not suited for everyone. The tunnels have a disturbing, yet unique pattern of bones and skulls.

Throughout the tunnels are spiral stairways. As you continue down the stairs and into the dirt tunnels, you approach the graves of many deceased souls. Since the underground tunnels can be very cold you will want to make sure that you wear proper attire to keep you warm.

Throughout the walk, you will notice that the walls are filled with plagues.

Les-Catacombs is not intended for people who fear closed areas. If you have claustrophobia, perhaps you would enjoy visiting other attractions in Paris instead. If you plan to take your children you will need to explain first to them what they will visit, and ask the children if this is something they want to see.

The experience for children could be a learning experience that opens their eyes to the reality of death and graves. If your children cannot handle this however, or have emotional reactions easily, visit other attractions in Paris.

Where is Les-Catacombs located in France?
Les-Catacombs is at the first Place, Denfert-Rochereau. The tunnels are open Tuesday through Friday between 2pm and 4pm. On Saturday and Sunday, the tunnel is open from 2 pm to 4 pm.