Timeline
18:01
Grab a drink at Le Duc before the light fades. It is a fish restaurant with a set lunch and dinner options, located just a nine-minute walk from the catacombs. Arrive early to secure a table and enjoy the ambiance as the afternoon wears on.
18:46
Walk back to Les Catacombes de Paris. The building’s dark stone facade looks striking in the late afternoon light. Use the remaining time to check the exterior or wait inside if you have tickets, though the main experience is the underground tunnels. Note that the last admission is at 19:30, so ensure you are inside or have your ticket ready before the moment arrives.
19:01
Watch the sunset from the street level outside the catacombs. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting long shadows across the Montparnasse quarter. The atmosphere is suitably morbid and gloomy, fitting the theme perfectly.
19:31
End the evening at La Coupole. This famous Art Deco brasserie is a 16-minute walk from the catacombs and stays open until 01:00. It is a convenient spot to reflect on the day’s history and enjoy a meal or drink in a historic setting.
Local tip
Check the route from Le Duc to Les Catacombes if you need directions. The walk is short and straightforward through Montparnasse.
Check before you go
- Les Catacombes de Paris is closed on Mondays and public holidays. Hours are Tue-Sun 09:45-20:30, with last admission at 19:30.
- Le Duc is closed on Sundays, Mondays, three weeks in August, and from 24 Dec to 3 Jan.
- La Coupole is open daily from 08:30 to 01:00.
Worth knowing
- La Coupole is open at 19:31 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Paris (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).