{"id":7573,"date":"2026-05-12T15:17:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T20:17:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spacejourney.app\/experiencia\/paris-catacombs-the-empire-of-death\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T15:17:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T20:17:30","slug":"paris-catacombs-the-empire-of-death","status":"publish","type":"sj_experience","link":"https:\/\/spacejourney.app\/en\/experiencia\/paris-catacombs-the-empire-of-death\/","title":{"rendered":"Paris Catacombs: The Empire of Death"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":5035,"template":"","sj_city":[58],"sj_type":[77,82,76,85],"sj_sis_level":[74],"class_list":["post-7573","sj_experience","type-sj_experience","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","sj_city-paris-en","sj_type-architecture","sj_type-history-heritage","sj_type-learning-workshops","sj_type-routes-of-silence","sj_sis_level-level-3-stimulating","pmpro-has-access"],"acf":{"experience_neighborhood":"Montparnasse \/ District 14","duration_minutes":90,"ideal_season":"All year round (Climate controlled)","best_time_start":"09:30:00","best_time_end":"19:00:00","sis_level":"3","ruido_db":15,"light_type":"Penumbra \/ Focused Artificial","density":"low","energy_cost":4,"sj_background_audio":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/aEQyQXG1Y6k?si=4yGEsMt0TX6XuLbS","description_soul":"The Paris Catacombs<\/strong> represent the deepest stratum of the urban psyche. 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C'est ici l'empire de la Mort\"<\/em>. There, the light of your flashlight will reveal perfect walls built with tibias and skulls, forming geometric designs that defy the conventional idea of \u200b\u200ba cemetery. The silence here is a physical entity that accompanies you until the final ascent of 112 steps that return you to the surface.","audio_guide_en":"","audio_guide_es":"","audio_guide_duration":"","image_2":"","image_3":"","image_4":"","image_5":"","origin_point":"48.83370, 2.33240","curated_waypoints":"48.83350, 2.33150 | 48.83280, 2.33050","destination_point":"48.83150, 2.33080","latitude_start":"48.83370","longitude_start":"2.33240","golden_spot_lat":"48.83310","golden_spot_lng":"2.33120","golden_spot_tips":"The Altar of Shadows.<\/strong> Look for the sector of the crypts with 18th century engravings near the 'Samaritan Fountain'. Turn off your light for 10 seconds to experience absolute mineral silence and then illuminate the bone walls from the side to capture the texture and relief that the overhead light hides.","points_reward":400,"coins_reward":150,"required_level_premium":1,"unlock_cost_points":0,"drip_day_free":1,"es_ruta_secreta":false,"booking_required":false,"booking_url":"","entrance_fee":29,"safety_notes":"Level: Medium (Restricted Space).<\/strong> The environment is humid (80%) and the temperature is low (14\u00b0C), so it is recommended to wear a light jacket even in summer. It is not suitable for people with heart, respiratory or claustrophobia problems. The floor may be slippery. Being a sacred space, silence and absolute respect are required; touching skeletal remains is strictly prohibited and penalized.","accessibility_notes":"Grade: Bronze.<\/strong> Unfortunately, the Catacombs are not wheelchair accessible due to 131 descending and 112 ascending steps, as well as narrow hallways and uneven floors. For people with low vision, lighting is poor, so the use of a high-intensity flashlight and a personal guide is highly recommended.","faq_1_question_experience":"Is it true that there are 6 million people?","faq_1_answer_experience":"Yes, it is estimated that the remains of more than 6 million Parisians were moved here between 1785 and 1814 to relieve the overcrowding of the city's cemeteries.","faq_2_question_experience":"How deep are the catacombs?","faq_2_answer_experience":"The route is located about 20 meters underground, which is equivalent to a 5-story building, lying below the subway and sewage systems.","faq_3_question_experience":"Can you enter without a guide?","faq_3_answer_experience":"General access is with an audio guide, but at Space Journey we recommend that you hire a specialized guide to access the restricted chambers and understand the full story.","faq_4_question_experience":"Why is it so cold downstairs?","faq_4_answer_experience":"The temperature remains constant at 14\u00b0C due to the thermal inertia of the limestone and the depth, regardless of the season of the year.","sj_city_illustration_collage":4687,"sj_custom_seo_schema":"{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/spacejourney.app\/experiencia\/catacumbas-paris-imperio-muerte-vip\/#product\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/spacejourney.app\/experiencia\/catacumbas-paris-imperio-muerte-vip\/\",\n \"name\": \"P-01 \u00b7 Catacumbas de Par\u00eds | El imperio de la muerte (VIP)\",\n \"description\": \"El descenso definitivo al osario m\u00e1s grande del mundo. 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