How to Get to the Paris Catacombs: Metro, RER and Exit
- From
- Central Paris
- To
- Catacombs of Paris
- By
- Metro lines 4 or 6, or RER B, to Denfert-Rochereau
- Time
- Depends on your start; the entrance is a minute from the station
- Cost
- One Paris public-transport ticket
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The Paris Catacombs are in the 14th arrondissement, on Place Denfert-Rochereau, and the entrance at 1 avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy is directly across the street from Denfert-Rochereau station. Metro lines 4 and 6 and RER B all stop there, so from almost anywhere in central Paris you need one train and no changes or one. The visit is one-way: you come out at 21 bis avenue René-Coty, about 700 metres from the entrance.
Step by step
- 1
Take Metro line 4 or 6, or RER B, to Denfert-Rochereau.
Line 4 runs north–south through the centre (Châtelet, Saint-Michel, Montparnasse); line 6 links it with the Eiffel Tower area; RER B comes from Gare du Nord, Châtelet and Charles de Gaulle airport.
- 2
Leave the Metro by exit 1.
One tour operator's directions say the Catacombs entrance is then directly across the street.
- 3
Go to the entrance at 1 avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy.
With a timed ticket, join the line for your slot. Guided tours meet either at the entrance door or, for one operator, at Café du Rendez-vous, 2 avenue du Général Leclerc; check your booking.
- 4
After the visit, leave at 21 bis avenue René-Coty.
The exit is about 700 metres from the entrance; walk back to Denfert-Rochereau for the Metro and RER.
Tips
- Arrive 10–15 minutes before your slot; late arrivals can lose their ticket.
- Leave luggage at your hotel or a station: there are no lockers at the Catacombs.
- If you drive, there is a paid car park at 83 boulevard Saint-Jacques.
- Coming from the airport on RER B? Denfert-Rochereau is on the same line, but you cannot bring your suitcase into the Catacombs.
Other ways to get there
| Method | Time | Cost | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car | Varies with traffic | Paid parking | Paid car park at 83 boulevard Saint-Jacques, near the entrance. |
| Vélib' bike | Varies | Vélib' rates | There is a Vélib' station at 2 avenue René-Coty, beside the exit. |
Frequently asked questions
Where are the Paris Catacombs located?
On Place Denfert-Rochereau in the 14th arrondissement. The entrance is at 1 avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris.
What is the nearest Metro station to the Catacombs?
Denfert-Rochereau, served by Metro lines 4 and 6 and RER B. The entrance is across the street from exit 1.
Where is the exit of the Catacombs?
At 21 bis avenue René-Coty, about 700 metres from the entrance. The route is one-way.
Is there parking near the Catacombs?
Yes, a paid car park at 83 boulevard Saint-Jacques.
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