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Archaeological Crypt of the Île de la Cité
CultureVisit: ~60 min
An underground archaeological museum beneath the parvis of Notre-Dame, on Place Jean-Paul II. It displays remains of ancient Gallo-Roman Lutetia and of medieval buildings on the Île de la Cité. It has been closed for preventive conservation since 28 June 2026 for several months; before going, check the reopening with Paris Musées.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Archaeological Crypt of the Île de la Cité: 3 missions
- Visit the crypt when it is openWhen it reopens, go in and walk through the remains of Gallo-Roman Lutetia and medieval buildings beneath the parvis.
- Photograph the parvis of Notre-DameStand on Place Jean-Paul II, above the crypt, and photograph the façade of Notre-Dame from the parvis.
- Look for the zero point of the roadsLook on the ground of the parvis for the plaque marking point zero of the roads of France, from which distances to Paris are measured.
Near Archaeological Crypt of the Île de la Cité
Point Zero of the Roads of France52 m awayCharlemagne et ses leudes57 m awayPont au Double123 m awayÎle de la Cité133 m awayShakespeare and Company151 m awayNotre-Dame Cathedral157 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Archaeological Crypt of the Île de la Cité?
Allow about 1 h for the visit.