Paris Sewer Museum: self-guided tour Paris Sewer Museum: self-guided tour

Paris Sewer Museum: self-guided tour

€9
  • Open tickets
  • E-ticket
Explore the sewers of Paris for a unique experience beneath the capital !
Discover this historic network and its museum, and learn about its hidden history and water management. Take an immersive guided tour through the pipes and underground galleries.

Admission to Paris Sewer Museum

Paris Sewer Museum

Paris Sewer Museum

Self-guided tour with explanatory panels
Audioguides available in English, French and Spanish
Chat with sewer personnel for an immersive experience

€9
Reservation

Your experience

During your stay in Paris, treat yourself to an extraordinary experience by visiting one of the most fascinating underground networks in the world: the Paris sewers.

An adventure that plunges you into the depths of the city for an unprecedented exploration of the mysterious sewers, a fascinating journey through the hidden history of Paris to discover its secrets.

The sewers of Paris are not just a sewage system, but an integral part of the capital's history and architecture. Victor Hugo, in his famous novel "Les Misérables", illustrated this fascination with the underground network, a parallel universe beneath the Parisian cobblestones.

The Paris Sewer Museum invites you to explore this astonishing network. Discover how over 300 million m3 of water are managed each year and learn about the fascinating history of this system. A visit to the sewers is a unique exploration, where you can see up close the modern pipes for drinking water, electricity and even fiber optics.

The sewer tour is an immersive experience. Cross the galleries by boat or gondola car, while discovering the inner workings of this hidden world. The sewers of Paris, a place of mystery and fascination, offer a rare glimpse of the hidden face of the City of Light. Book your visit to the sewers for an intriguing experience as you discover a little-known part of Paris!

Good to know for the self-guided tour:

  • Pont de l'Alma, esplanade Habib Bourguiba 75007 Paris
  • The museum may be closed due to flooding, depending on weather conditions. Please check the museum website for further information.
  • Average temperature: 13°c, so bring something to cover up!
  • The tour is accessible to people with disabilities. Wheelchairs are available.
  • Audioguides in English and Spanish (soon available in Italian and Mandarin) cost €3.
  • Documentation in English
  • Visit in English and Spanish

Find all the museums in Paris and their guided tours for an unforgettable stay in Paris

Map

Map
Address
Esplanade Habib Bourguiba
75007 Paris
Parking lot
(P)
La Tour Maubourg Orsay, 63 Quai d'Orsay - 75007 Paris
Public transportation
(M)
9Alma-Marceau
(B)
6342Bosquet - Rapp

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