The Archaeological Crypt is an underground museum located beneath the square in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral on the Île de la Cité in Paris, France. It showcases the history of Paris and the Île de la Cité from the Roman times to the present day.
The Archaeological Crypt of the Île de la Cité
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The Archaeological Crypt of the Île de la Cité, nestled in the heart of Paris, captivates young and old alike. Beneath the forecourt of Notre-Dame, this historical immersion reveals layers of urbanization, from ancient baths to the 19th century. A journey into the unseen urban fabric, illustrated by enlightening figurines for children.
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What to expect
Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Archaeological Crypt of the Île de la Cité never fails to impress both young and old. Located beneath the esplanade of the Notre-Dame Cathedral, it offers an immersive journey into the depths of history. A true archaeological trail, it winds its way among the numerous architectural remains left behind by the successive layers of urbanization. From Antiquity to the 20th century, the visit unveils the capital's lengthy adventure. The Gallo-Roman period with the ancient baths of Lutetia, the Middle Ages with the opening of the Neuve Notre-Dame street, the Classical period with the first orphanage built under Louis XV, the Second Empire with the layout of the sewers by Baron Haussmann – these numerous periods follow one another, revealing to the eye the usually invisible aspects of the city, its long urban sedimentation. Along the journey, small figures will help explain the mysteries of Paris to the younger ones.New visit measures
Following the purchase of your ticket, it will be necessary to reserve your visit slot free of charge. All information will be sent to you by email. On the day of your visit, you will have to present yourself with the purchased ticket as well as the proof of reservation of the chosen time slot.
Opening hours for the Archaeological Crypt of the Ile de la Cité
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm
Closed on Monday, January 1st and May 1st.
Prices
Full Price : entry and exhibition 9€
Reduced Price (available only at the ticket office of the museum and upon presentation of a valid proof of idendity and /or valid document proving your situation) :
- Young people aged 18 to 26 inclusive
- Holders of the "Paris Pass Famille" and "Famille nombreuse" cards
- Teachers and documentalists working in schools
- Holders of the Navigo "Améthyste-Emeraude" card
- Members of the Sauvegarde de l'art Français, the Société de l'Histoire de l'Art Français, the Société française d'archéologie and the Société nationale des antiquaires de France
Tickets must be printed. Digital tickets are not accepted and tickets will not be refunded if presented.
Free admission (upon presentation of a valid proof of idendity and /or valid document proving your situation) for: job seekers, social minima holders, art students, archaeologists, INALCO and INP, specific art schools, disabled persons and their companions, war cripples and their companions, young people under 18 years of age, inhabitants of the city of Rome, artists - plastic artists, International association of art critics, Commission du Vieux Paris, lecturers and guides, French and foreign curators, Parisian elected officials, journalists, ICOM and ICOMOS, staff of the City of Paris, artistic press union, Société des amis du musée Carnavalet, employees of the Paris Tourist and Convention Bureau.
Tips for visiting
- For security reasons, access to the museum and the cloakroom is forbidden to any type of suitcases, as well as large travel bags or backpacks. Small travel bags or backpacks smaller than A3 only (height 42cm x width 29.7cm) are accepted in the locker rooms.
- Tickets must be printed. Digital tickets are not accepted and tickets will not be refunded if applicable.
Map
Address
7 Parvis Notre Dame - Place Jean-Paul II
75004 Paris
75004 Paris
Parking lot
Notre-Dame, 6 Rue de la Cité - 75004 Paris
Hotel de Ville, 4 Quai de Gesvres - 75004 Paris
Public transportation
Cité
Saint-Michel Notre-Dame
Chatelet les Halles
Cite - Parvis Notre-Dame
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