We're going to Paris in October and are interested in catacombs. Anyone out there been in a good one? Thanks.

Hi <BR>there's only one set of Catacombs that I'm aware of, at Place <BR>Denfert-Rochereau. <BR>In case you don't know, they are not <BR>ancient Catacombs a la Rome, but date from the 18th century when some cemeteries were emptied and the bones thrown into former quarry pits. <BR>Years later the outer layers of bones and skulls were arranged into vast walls and "artistic" arrangements that one sees on the tour. <BR>here are some websites <BR>www.infiltration.org/catacomb.htm <BR>www.all-paris-hotels.com/catacombs.htm <BR>www.paris.org/Musees/Catacombes <BR>/info.html <BR>www.campus.ecp.fr/~slyv <BR>

Ditto what elaine wrote. just a couple of comments: We had a little difficulty finding the entrance to the Paris Catacombs. Additionally, once we came back up to ground level, we had no idea where we were (and our tourist pop-up map didn't cover that part of Paris). Also, note that these Catacombs require a pretty long walk, if for some reason you are not very mobile.

The post above is correct. I scanned a couple of pics from the catacombs and you can see them on my site, along with a few other touristy pics. <BR> <BR>http://www.brong.com/modules.php?op=...ery&file=index <BR> <BR>Paste that url into your browser

Catacombes were rock quarries - you can see the bones and skeletons from way back when from old cemetaries. Has received mixed reviews. Bring a flashlight. Here's information: <BR> <BR>Catacombes - are open Tuesday to Sunday 2:00-4:00 and in addition Saturday and Sunday mornings from 9:00-11:00. <BR>location is at 1, place Denfert-Rochereau <BR>Metro Denfert-Rochereau <BR>Tel: 01-43-22-47-63 <BR>Note: You do not exit the Catacobes at the same place you entered - the exit is at a different location (in case you're meeting someone). For more Paris information e-mail me – [email protected]