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Old Feb 18th, 2017, 12:51 PM
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Paris catacombs question

While I'm taking a cooking class in Paris, my husband wants to tour the catacombs. My concern is that he has an arthritic hip and I'm wondering if the stairs will be a problem. I understand there are about 130 steps down and 80 some steps on exit. I think he can handle this if the stairs are even enough (with a good railing) and wide enough so that if he needs to let people go ahead of him they can. Can anyone give me an idea of the conditions?
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Old Feb 18th, 2017, 01:05 PM
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The line itself is long so start by cutting off the standing time this way. He should not have a problem with the steps.
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Thé official website states that people with disabilities of the type your husband suffers might find the stairs and subsequent trip either uncomfortable or impossible to manage.
I pass by the line a few times a day and have never seen anyone with even a cane, standing in line.
I think it might be a rough trip for him to take, and might put him out of comission for a day or so,depending on the severity of his condition.
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take a looks see...

https://www.google.com/search?q=goog...atacombs+paris
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The stairs are fine but there are places where the floor is a bit uneven.
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Thanks DebitNM -- viewing the photos of the stairs convinced him that maybe it would be too much for him.
Thanks for everyone's input
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