We were really looking forward to seeing the city under the city. The information provided was interesting but the visit was quick. Unless you are passionate about waste water or looking to reminisce about Les Miserables, there isn't much to see. We were expecting more of a walk underground, but the route was quite short. What was interesting is that... More

This museum may well be the least visited in Paris, after all who wants to see a sewer system? If you can put aside the minor odor (it's not as bad as you think, more of a musty/earthy smell like a compost pile), it is a excellent tour with very good displays. As a wastewater engineer, maybe I'm a little... More

This is more for people interested in sewers or fans of Les Mis. It is actually kinda interesting once you get over the smell. It only takes about 30 mins so it isn't too bad. More

If you're on a budget, this is not a bad choice on a rainy day. Tickets are 4.50 per person, No need to call the telephone number on the website (no-one answers anyway) so just turn up. The small kiosk where you buy tickets is opposite the RER C station (Pont de l'Alma). It is also well signposted from the... More

Billed as a sewer tour, this is really more of a museum that happens to be housed in the sewers near the Alma bridge. The visit is quite interesting, and a lot of information is provided - but it is really only the unusual location that makes it worth a quick visit if you happen to be in the area... More

As other reviewers have said the sewers do stink but you quickly get used to it. There is a lot of information on offer and the panels are in English as well as French. The development of the sewers and the consequent issues of water quality are a very interesting part of Paris's history. A great way to spend a... More

I always say- thank goodness for running water. This is a fascinating place for all ages- some and maybe most may not like the smell- we were there in February and I can imagine that the smell may be worse as the weather gets warmer. Extremely interesting to go through this self guided tour- you can make it as short... More

I tried to visit the egouts with a friend while studying in Paris 4 years ago, but it just never happened. After reading reviews of the egouts before my last trip, I will say I was a bit hesitant to take the tour, but decided to take the plunge. We were able to get in at a discounted price for... More

Water is for cities of utmost importance for any city. In this place, cruising through some real sewers, they show you how perfectly the Romans brought fresh water to Paris, a standard which was only met again in the 20th century! In between it must have been an incredibly stinking place, plus shortage of fresh water. I was baffled to... More