Go to the visitor entrance at Place Denfert-Rochereau, not the exit. This guide covers Metro, RER, buses, taxi drop-off, the separate exit, luggage rules, access limits and how to arrive ready for your timed slot.
For most visitors, Metro line 4, line 6 or RER B to Denfert-Rochereau is the clearest option. All bring you to Place Denfert-Rochereau beside the visitor entrance.
Use line 4 when your route already connects with the north-south Metro corridor. Get off at Denfert-Rochereau.
Line 6 also serves Denfert-Rochereau. It works well if your journey approaches from its east-west Metro route.
RER B stops at Denfert-Rochereau. It is useful for travellers already on the RER B route.
Bus 38 is listed for the Catacombs area. It suits visitors who prefer a street-level route.
Bus 68 is another listed route for the Catacombs. It can help when a Metro transfer adds unnecessary changes.
Use the full visitor entrance address: 1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris. Do not use the exit address.
Once you reach Denfert-Rochereau, the final approach is on foot. Keep the entrance address open on your phone.
The Catacombs route is one way. The entrance and exit are at different addresses, so reaching the neighbourhood is only the first step.
Individual visitors enter at Place Denfert-Rochereau, 75014 Paris. Use the time shown on your booking.
Some tours can use a meeting point different from the general entrance. The booking instruction controls where you should wait.
The visitor route ends at 21 bis Avenue René-Coty. If your map takes you there before entry, return to 1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy.
Line 4 and line 6 both serve Denfert-Rochereau. RER B also stops there, so check which route needs the fewest changes from your start point.
Travel to Denfert-Rochereau and follow the station exits toward Place Denfert-Rochereau.
Line 6 also reaches Denfert-Rochereau. It can reduce transfers from stations on its route.
RER B stops at Denfert-Rochereau and connects into the same arrival area.
Bonjour RATP lists Metro lines 4 and 6 at Denfert-Rochereau. Use the RATP journey planner to check live routes and engineering notices on the day.
Bus 38 and 68 serve the area. Choose a bus only after checking its current route, direction and stop in the live planner.
Useful when it matches your starting point. Traffic, diversions and stop changes can affect the route.
Use bus 68 when it offers fewer changes than the Metro. Confirm the final stop before boarding.
Buses can be delayed or diverted. Use RATP live information rather than relying on an old route map.
These are route-planning patterns, not guaranteed journeys. The live planner is the best check for service changes and the fastest connection.
| Starting point | Simple route | Why it works | Final step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anywhere on Metro line 4 | Line 4 to Denfert-Rochereau | Direct Metro stop | Exit for Place Denfert-Rochereau. |
| Anywhere on Metro line 6 | Line 6 to Denfert-Rochereau | Direct Metro stop | Use the entrance address. |
| Anywhere on RER B | RER B to Denfert-Rochereau | Direct rail stop | Walk to 1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy. |
| Near a Bus 38 stop | Bus 38 toward Denfert-Rochereau | Surface option | Check the live stop location. |
| Near a Bus 68 stop | Bus 68 toward Denfert-Rochereau | Surface option | Confirm the current service first. |
A driver can get you near the entrance, but parking and the one-way exit need separate planning.
Show 1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris. This is the visitor entrance, not the exit.
Paid parking is listed at 83 Boulevard Saint-Jacques. Confirm access and availability before setting out.
Traffic controls or stopping restrictions can keep a driver from the map pin. Finish the approach on foot and check the address.
A nearby station does not make the visit accessible. The underground route is not suitable for wheelchair users or visitors needing step-free access.
The visit has 131 steps down and 112 steps up. There is no step-free visitor route.
Confirm lifts and step-free exits at your origin, any interchange and Denfert-Rochereau before travel.
The visit is not recommended for people with motor disabilities, claustrophobia, cardiac insufficiency or respiratory insufficiency.
Blind and visually impaired visitors must be accompanied. Guide dogs for blind visitors are allowed under the stated conditions.
Large luggage can stop your visit before it starts. Pack for the underground route, not for a travel day.
Permitted bags must be carried in front of the body, in the hand or at your side.
Large bags, suitcases and motorcycle helmets are prohibited. There is no cloakroom or published locker service.
Eating, drinking, smoking, alcohol, animals and touching bones are prohibited on the circuit.
Save your timed ticket, entrance address and any tour meeting instruction before leaving. Keep your phone charged and avoid searching an inbox at the queue.
Reaching Denfert-Rochereau is not the same as reaching the entrance. Build in time for the station exit, street orientation and entry procedure.
Paid visitors use timed online booking. Check the date and entry time before setting out.
Tour products can have their own meeting instructions. Use the meeting time and place printed on your voucher.
Street names matter more than a map pin. Check the address before queuing, especially after arriving from the station.
This is the arrival landmark for the visitor entrance. It confirms you are approaching the correct public-entry area.
The visitor entrance is at number 1 on this avenue. This is the address to follow from the square.
Metro lines 4 and 6 and RER B all use this station. It confirms you are at the right public-transport stop.
The one-way route ends at 21 bis Avenue René-Coty. It confirms you are at the exit, not the entrance.
This is the listed paid parking address. It helps drivers confirm they are parking near the Catacombs area.
A correct route only helps if it ends at the right door at the right time. Check these details before starting your journey.
Confirm the date and timed entry from your latest ticket message, not an old calendar note.
Use 1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris for entry.
Look for Metro, RER or bus service changes before leaving your accommodation.
Leave suitcases and large bags elsewhere. There is no cloakroom at the Catacombs.
Download the ticket and screenshot any guided-tour meeting point before you travel.
Keep enough battery for directions, your ticket and contact details after leaving the station.
Use 1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, Place Denfert-Rochereau. Use your voucher instead if it names another guided-tour meeting point.
For most visitors, take Metro line 4, Metro line 6 or RER B to Denfert-Rochereau and finish on foot.
Allow for the station exit, finding the correct avenue and the entrance process. Keep luggage away from the route.
