The Catacombs of Paris are the lowest point in Paris, both literally and spiritually, and a visit there will leave you with a lasting impact. When you descend 65 meters below ground, you begin to see why Paris is like Swiss cheese, with hundreds of kilometers of tunnels crisscrossing in all directions. While drinking their morning lattes, patrons of the iconic Montparnasse cafes are unaware of the events taking place directly below them. The famed underground graveyard is only allowed to have 200 visitors at a time since anything more than that starts to cause supernatural spooky things that you don't want to be anywhere near! I'm joking, of course. How to have the best Paris Catacombs tour is covered in this guide.

Approximately an hour into the two-kilometer subterranean excursion is when claustrophobia begins to set in. So, it is recommendable to take the Paris Catacombs tour for not more than 1 hour.

You can explore Montparnasse, a Parisian district renowned for its theatres, brasseries, and cafes, in addition to the Catacombs of Paris. Throughout the early 20th century, writers and artists called Montparnasse their home. There is a lot to see when coming out of the tunnel because it is close to the upscale yet must-see Saint Germain and the Luxembourg Garden.

What to see?

A 130-step fall that takes place 65 meters below ground is where it all begins. The Metro lines and the sewage system are far below you. After there, you start to move through access tunnels that the Inspection Générale des Carrières (IGC) has dug as part of their mapping of the quarries. Just picture how dark this area would be without the lighting. Very spooky!

Along the way, there are a few noteworthy highlights. The first is the "Port Mahon Sculptures," a recreation of the Port Mahon Palace on the Spanish island of Minorca.

The second noteworthy feature is a recently found underground well. Who knows how deep and how far this stream extends, and the water is an amazing blue colour.

Before you know it, an obvious sign reading "Arrête!" is in front of you. This is the Mortal Empire, so stop now! The Empire of the Dead is present here. Welcome to Paris's Catacombs!

You gently start your ascent after about an hour of underground wandering.

Get your tickets now to avoid long queues for a pleasant Paris Catacomb tour experience. Bon Voyage!