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Enjoy a combo experience that brings you great savings on your visit to Paris. Venture into the world-famous ossuary, the Catacombs of Paris, and discover the lesser-known gems of the charming Montparnasse neighborhood on a guided walking tour.
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Delve into a crucial part of the city’s history as you wander through 2km long underground tunnels, the Catacombs, containing 6 million Parisians’ remains.
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From your audio guide available in 4 languages, get to know how the skulls and femurs were artfully organized and more such tidbits.
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Fall in step with a local guide and start your walking tour at Boulevard du Montparnasse, a former favorite of artists and literary artists in Paris.
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Visit the iconic years-old brothel, Sphinx as well as The Monocle a women-only nightclub, and the street dedicated to the life and work of Josephine Baker.
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Fun fact: It may be difficult to believe that the tunnels of the catacombs were once used to grow Paris button mushrooms.
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Paris Catacombs
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Entry to the Catacombs
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Audio guide in French, English, German, or Spanish
Montparnasse Guided Tour
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1.5-hour walking tour
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English-speaking local guide
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- Guide inside the catacombs
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Paris' Catacombs
Climb down 20 meters below the ground using 130 steps to visit the 2-kilometer-long tunnel arranged in a maze. What makes it unique? The catacombs are the final resting place of millions of Parisians. Venture through the tunnels and learn about the incredible history behind the ossuary and its architecture. The audio guide accompanying you will take you through the journey sharing the story behind why and how it all came to be and explaining what you are seeing.
Montparnasse walking tour
Start your journey on foot, at Boulevard du Montparnasse, the hub of artistic souls in the early 20th century and a charming Parisian neighborhood rich in history. Explore the popular places frequented by Jean Cocteau, Pablo Picasso, and Ernest Hemingway during their time here and get to know fascinating facts from your guide. Rue Delambre is the next stop on your journey. The place has yet again a rich history and the famous Auberge de Venise or the Dingo bar which happened to be the spot you would want to visit if you were an American writer from the ‘Lost Generation. This is in fact the place where Ernest Hemingway met Scott Fitzgerald.
Next up is Place de Josephine Baker where you can learn about the incredible life and work of the first African-American woman to star in a motion picture. See The Sphinx or Le Sphinx which used to be a functional brothel during the 1930s and 40s, preferred by the rich masses. Proceed to The Monocle, the Parisian Lesbian nightclub. It is the symbol of changing times and social acceptance along with reinstating Paris as the romantic city it is. The last stop away from the romantic aura of the city lies Montparnasse Cemetery where the popular men and women from history rest in peace. Some of the graves you can pay a visit to include Charles Baudelaire, Guy de Maupassant, Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, and Charles Garnier.
What to bring
Paris Catacombs
- Dress code: The Catacombs maintain a constant temperature of 14°C (57°F). Be sure to dress warmly or bring a jacket. Wear comfortable shoes and clothes that you don’t mind getting a little dirty.
Montparnasse
- It's recommended to wear comfortable shoes as the tour involves a fair amount of walking.
What's not allowed
Paris Catacombs
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This experience is not suitable for individuals with a motor disability or with cardiac or respiratory insufficiency, pregnant women, sensitive individuals, or claustrophobic individuals.
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It is prohibited to enter the Catacombs with a suitcase, a large bag, or a motorcycle helmet. Bags no larger than 40x30x20 cm are allowed. They must be carried on the front or held at your side.
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Strollers are not allowed into the venue. Please use a baby carrier.
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Photography is allowed without the use of tripods or bulky equipment.
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Touching the bones is prohibited.
Accessibility
Montparnasse
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Facilities: Wheelchair accessibility, pram/stroller accessibility.
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Guide dogs are allowed.
Additional information
Paris Catacombs
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A Paris Catacombs audio guide runs for 30 minutes. However, you may stay inside longer if you wish to do so. You will have the ability to pause and resume your audio guide at any point in time.
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Children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
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The Paris Catacombs have 131 steps to go down and 112 steps to climb up.
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A cloakroom is not available.
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The audio guide is available in English, French, German, and Spanish.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID. Students must show a valid student ID.
Ticket Redemption Points
Paris Catacombs
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Show your ticket at Place Denfert Rochereau.
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Address: 1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris, France.
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Landmark: Outside the entrance to the Catacombs.
Get Directions to the Redemption Point
Montparnasse Guided Tour
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Meet your guide at Église de Notre-Dame des Champs.
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Address: 91 Bd du Montparnasse, 75006 Paris, France.
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Landmark: Your guide will be holding an orange sign titled ‘ExperienceFirst’.
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