The official, street-level entrance is one, and it is at:
Address: 1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris, France
Nearest landmark: Place Denfert-Rochereau
The official exit is located at 21 bis, Avenue René-Coty, nearly 700 meters from the entrance. Until 2017, visitors were unceremoniously stepping onto an unfamiliar sidewalk, 6 blocks away, after exiting the Catacombs. However, in 2017, the exit received a much-needed facelift by a local firm, Yoonseux Architects.
Today the exit has a 30-square-metre outdoor enclosure, which acts as a decompression zone before a visitor steps out into complete daylight (after spending around 45 minutes underground). There is also a gift shop and restrooms at the exit.
Yes, queues can get long (up to 3 hours), especially during peak tourist seasons. Booking your timed entry ticket in advance is highly recommended.
Paid parking is available at Boulevard Saint-Jacques (500 m away); public transportation is well connected to the Catacombs.
The Catacombs exit is located about 500 meters from the entrance, on Rue Rémy Dumoncel.
Audio guides are included with your entry tickets. But if you want a more in-depth (not literally) experience, opt for a guided tour.
No, tickets are valid for one-time entry only.
Yes, bags are checked at the entrance to and exit from the Catacombs. At the entrance to avoid the entry of prohibited items; at the exit make sure no bones are leaving the underground.
Yes, restrooms are available at the entrance and the exit.
The entrance is near the Lion of Belfort statue in Place Denfert-Rochereau.
There is no formal waiting area, so visitors often queue along the sidewalk.
Yes, tickets can be purchased on-site, but availability is limited. Online booking is recommended.