The Archaeological Crypt of the Île de la Cité

The Archaeological Crypt

• For a unique, fun and educational vision of the urban evolution of the Île de la Cité and Paris since antiquity
• The archaeological crypt presents the remains discovered during excavations under Notre-Dame and dating from the Gallo-Roman period to the eighteenth century.
• These remains make it possible to reconstruct the history of ancient Lutetia and then Paris and show how the city has continued to rebuild itself over the centuries.
• The reconstruction is made possible thanks to spectacular staging and 3D processes, as well as very educational slideshows and models.

We like

• The atmosphere of the visit under the square in front of Notre-Dame, in the middle of the Gallo-Roman remains of Lutetia.
• The 3D reconstruction of life in Lutetia in the fourth century AD (including the sound of seagulls and water!).
• The 4 stages of the construction of Notre-Dame with a touch screen that allows you to choose your time of visit.