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Merlin666 Sep 20, 2024 11:22 am
Catacombs?
 
We will be back for a short visit to Paris and I am intrigued by catacombs. However, we have arthritic knees and tend to avoid stairs, so I wonder just how daunting the descent and climbing back out may be?

kerouac2 Sep 20, 2024 2:44 pm
131 steps going down and 112 steps to get out at the other end.

Merlin666 Sep 21, 2024 5:30 pm
Originally Posted by kerouac2 (Post 36540226)
131 steps going down and 112 steps to get out at the other end.
Yes that's what I read and I am asking how much effort that may be?

Redhead Dec 6, 2024 1:54 pm
Originally Posted by Merlin666 (Post 36542385)
Yes that's what I read and I am asking how much effort that may be?
That is approx 13 flights of stairs - no eay resting spots on the steps - so if you can't do 13 flights without stopping, I'd skip

Merlin666 Dec 8, 2024 12:20 pm
Originally Posted by Redhead (Post 36720234)
That is approx 13 flights of stairs - no eay resting spots on the steps - so if you can't do 13 flights without stopping, I'd skip
Thanks, we went for day at the Louvre instead. Also many stairs but also elevators and benches to rest on. Was a great visit.

kerouac2 Dec 16, 2024 10:58 am
Not quite the same experience, though.

WilliamtheGreat Jan 31, 2025 3:00 am
The stairs of the Paris catacombs are pretty steep.


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