Find a hotel near the Catacombs of Paris for Halloween
Are you planning to spend your holidays in Paris for the All Saints holidays? Why not take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the Halloween atmosphere by visiting the catacombs? Book now your room at the 4-star hotel B55, and discover the atmosphere of the underground galleries of the Catacombs of Paris.
The Catacombs of Paris celebrate Halloween Once
again this year, the All Saints holidays are an opportunity to celebrate Halloween, this famous American holiday that is as playful as it is frightening. And what could be more terrifying than diving into the underground galleries of Paris, in the heart of the largest ossuary in the world ? Then go to the Catacombs of Paris to visit this essential Parisian monument during All Saints Day.
You will then be able to browse the 1500 meters of underground galleries plunged 20 meters deep under the capital, and soak up the gloomy atmosphere of the millions of bones stored around you, lit by a sepulchral lamp which immerses you in the atmosphere. from the entrance to the Catacombs.
And for Halloween, why not make the experience even more unforgettable, by going to the scene with family or friends with a spooky disguise?
How to get to the Catacombs of Paris?
Take advantage of your stay in Paris to live a unique experience in the heart of the largest ossuary in the world. You can thus reach the Catacombs of Paris, located at 1 avenue du colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, in the 14th arrondissement of Paris, with the mode of transport of your choice. The site opens its doors from Tuesday to Sunday, from 9:45 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., with reservation required on the site www.billetterie-parismusees.paris.fr.
To get to the Catacombs of Paris from our luxury hotel B55, you can take metro line 6, or walk directly to the site, in just 15 minutes.
Why visit the Paris Catacombs on Halloween?
Obviously, no landmark in Paris is more Halloween-themed than the Catacombs. If the visit is the ideal opportunity to scare yourself with friends or family, it is also a privileged moment to discover a part of the history of Paris.
The history of the Paris Catacombs
The origins of the Paris Catacombs date back to the 18th century, when the city’s cemeteries showed increasingly worrying signs of sanitation. The Parisian authorities then decided to transfer the bones from the Parisian cemeteries (Innocents cemetery, followed by 17 other cemeteries) to the old quarries of Tombe-Issoire. Used until the 15th century, these disused quarries were then developed, and the first transfers of bones took place from 1785 to 1787. All the graves, mass graves and common graves in the cemeteries of Paris were then emptied and transferred to these underground galleries, which take the name of catacombs, in reference to the Catacombs of Rome.
From 1809, the Catacombs were opened to the public, and the success was immediate. Today, nearly 550,000 tourists walk through the 1,500 meters of galleries each year. You can discover the bones of millions of unknown people, but also those of illustrious people, such as the Emperor of Austria François 1er, or Napoleon III.
Paris Catacombs
The ossuary is one of the largest ossuaries in the world, and one of the only underground ossuaries. The arrangement of the bones is made in such a way as to make wandering through the galleries easier, but it also aims to bring an educational dimension to the visit. Initially the bones were left loose in the galleries, but today they are neatly organized along the quarry walls. You will then wander through the middle of rows of shins, then two rows of skulls, or any other bones of the human body.
Along your walk, you will discover ancient and Egyptian style monuments that line the route, in the form of a hotel, a tomb, a Doric pillar.
Your B55 hotel near the Catacombs of Paris
Do you want to live a terrifying immersive experience in the Catacombs of Paris ? The B55 hotel opens its doors to you to stay in Paris for Halloween, between October 31 and November 1, a stone’s throw from the largest underground cemetery in the world. Spend a good night in our elegantly decorated hotel on the theme of wine, before experiencing an unusual visit loaded with thrills.
After your visit to the Catacombs, you will have plenty of time to relax in your design and quiet hotel room, and to relax in the spa area, where an indoor swimming pool and a sauna will be waiting for you.
Ideally located and very well served by public transport, the4-star hotel B55 will allow you to prolong the terrifying experience by easily going to the Montparnasse cemetery, or the Père Lachaise cemetery. Unless you prefer to relax the atmosphere by visiting the historical monuments of Paris: Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum…
Live a most terrifying Halloween experience by visiting the Catacombs of Paris. And book a room in our B55 hotel to recover from your emotions in the comfort and luxury of our hotel with spa.
