Catacombs of Paris
Catacombs of Paris is a historic cemetery in 14th arrondissement of Paris, France. It was established in 1787. Wikidata records 12 notable interments here, including Maximilien Robespierre, Jean Le Rond d'Alembert, Manon Roland.
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At a glance
| Location | 🇫🇷 14th arrondissement of Paris, France |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 48.83397, 2.33245 (source: Wikidata) |
| Established | 1787 |
| Type | Historic and heritage |
| Era | Pre-1800 |
| Website | www.catacombes.paris.fr |
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Opening hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 9:45 AM – 8:30 PM
- Wednesday: 9:45 AM – 8:30 PM
- Thursday: 9:45 AM – 8:30 PM
- Friday: 9:45 AM – 8:30 PM
- Saturday: 9:45 AM – 8:30 PM
- Sunday: 9:45 AM – 8:30 PM
Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.
Notable interments
12 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.
Of Catacombs of Paris's 12 documented notable interments, recorded occupations include politician (42%), journalist (33%), revolutionary (25%), translator (17%).
- Maximilien Robespierre (1758–1794), revolutionary, journalist, politician
- Jean Le Rond d'Alembert (1717–1783), musicographer, music theorist, musicologist
- Manon Roland (1754–1793), memoirist, politician, writer
- Camille Desmoulins (1760–1794), revolutionary, journalist, jurist
- Alexis Clairaut (1713–1765), geodesist, mathematician, physicist
- Jacques Pierre Brissot (1754–1793), journalist, translator, diplomat
- Princess Élisabeth of France (1764–1794)
- Jean-Baptiste Boyer-Fonfrède (1760–1793), wholesaler, politician
- Samuel Bernard (1651–1739), slave trader, financier, banker
- Jean-Louis Carra (1742–1793), revolutionary, journalist, translator
- Clément Charles François de Laverdy (1724–1793), politician
- Jean Duprat (1760–1793), merchant, politician
Common questions
Where is Catacombs of Paris?
Catacombs of Paris is in 14th arrondissement of Paris, France, at coordinates 48.8340, 2.3325.
When was Catacombs of Paris established?
Catacombs of Paris was established in 1787, according to Wikidata.
Who is buried at Catacombs of Paris?
Wikidata documents 12 notable interments at Catacombs of Paris, including Maximilien Robespierre, Jean Le Rond d'Alembert, Manon Roland, Camille Desmoulins, Alexis Clairaut.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q28924 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
- Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)
Related terms
- Heritage StatusCatacombsNotable intermentInterment
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