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Paris Catacombs Close for Months of Conservation Work Ahead of Spring 2026 Reopening

The shutdown targets humidity, water infiltration, visitor-driven wear that threaten the underground ossuary.

Overview

  • The site closes to the public on Monday for a five- to six-month program, with reopening planned for spring 2026.
  • Upgrades include ventilation, drainage and electrical systems, new short‑wave lighting, and restoration of ossuary walls and décor.
  • Visitor experience will be refreshed with a new scenography and immersive audio guides, while additional cameras increase supervision.
  • Administrators cite sustained pressure from roughly 2,000 daily visitors, with CO2 and bacteria compounding damage in the humid galleries.
  • Works will use historic access shafts for logistics, and reports put the project budget at about €5.5 million.