Question 1

How long does it take to visit the Paris Catacombs?

Accepted Answer

The section of the Paris Catacombs that is open to the public is a 1.5 kilometer long circuit. To cover all the points of interest, visitors should set aside at least an hour. There will be a lot of walking on rough and uneven floors so visitors should be prepared for this.

Question 2

When were the Catacombs of Paris built?

Accepted Answer

The Catacombs of Paris was conceptualized at the end of the 18th century so that Parisians could have a better place to put the remains of their dead. By 1807, the Paris Catacombs were open to the public as a tourist attraction.

Question 3

What is the best time of the day to visit the Catacombs of Paris?

Accepted Answer

The best time of the day to visit the Catacombs of Paris is early morning during opening time or late evening. There is usually a very long queue at the entrance hence to avoid this visit early or late. Try to avoid weekends if possible as it gets really crowded at this time.

Question 4

What is the story behind the Catacombs of Paris?

Accepted Answer

The Catacombs of Paris was conceptualized when public health problems increased due to the overcrowding of the city's cemeteries. Hence, the human remains from these cemeteries were exhumed and shifted to the abandoned underground quarries in the outskirts of Paris.

Question 5

Who is buried in the Paris Catacombs?

Accepted Answer

The Catacombs in Paris is the resting place of over 6 million Parisians that have been exhumed from various overcrowded cemeteries in Paris. However, in the beginning of the French Revolution many famous and infamous people were directly buried in the Catacombs. Some of these include Nicolas Fouquet, Colbert Rabelais, Jules Hardouin-Mansart, Blaise Pascal and many of those who faced the guillotine.

Question 6

What are the other activities in Paris that I can book via Thrillophilia?

Accepted Answer

Here are some of the top activities in Paris you can book tickets for via Thrillophilia:Petit Train De MontmartreLes Invalides TicketsBike Rental in ParisParis Bus TourCentre pompidou ticketsParis Walking TourPantheon Paris ticketParis Food TourMusee de l orangerie ticketsAirport transfer Paris

Question 7

What are the other attractions in Paris that I can book via Thrillophilia?

Accepted Answer

Here are some of the top attractions in Paris you can book tickets for via Thrillophilia:Disneyland Paris TicketsMusée D Orsay TicketsArc De Triomphe TicketsMoulin Rouge TicketsLouvre Museum Tickets