Under the square in front of Notre-Dame, the remains uncovered in the 1965-1970 excavations show how Île de la Cité, the historic heart of Paris, was built and rebuilt over the centuries. A good complement to a Notre-Dame visit.
- Address
- 7 Place Jean-Paul II (parvis Notre-Dame), 75004 Paris
- Hours
- Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00 (ticket desk closes 17:30); closed Mon, 1 Jan, 1 May, 25 Dec
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 45 min
- Price
- EUR 11 (reduced EUR 9); free under 18 (crypte.paris.fr, 2026)
- Price level
- €
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Not accessible to wheelchair users.
- The entrance is on the cathedral square (parvis Notre-Dame).
- Run by Paris Musées, like the Catacombs and Carnavalet.