Paris Catacombs Reopen After Five-Month Renovation
The Paris Catacombs reopened on April 8, 2026, following five months of renovation work that enhanced the visitor experience. Meanwhile, the Château de Breteuil in the Vallée de Chevreuse implemented a new upscale strategy after being taken over by the son and daughter-in-law of Breteuil. In Sarthe, the Château du Haut-Buisson, once home to Alice de Monaco, continues to await interior restoration, presenting a significant challenge for the local municipality. The Cathedral of Saint-Brieuc has regained its former splendor after a massive restoration project addressing centuries of moisture damage. Separately, the Musée-aquarium d'Arcachon avoided demolition when an appeals court confirmed the illegality of the demolition permit for the building, which has been closed since 2020.
Key facts
- The Paris Catacombs reopened on April 8, 2026.
- Renovations lasted five months and improved the visitor experience.
- The Château de Breteuil adopted a new upscale strategy after being taken over by the son and daughter-in-law of Breteuil.
- The Château du Haut-Buisson in Sarthe was once the residence of Alice de Monaco.
- The Château du Haut-Buisson still requires interior restoration, posing a heavy burden for the municipality.
- The Cathedral of Saint-Brieuc underwent a colossal restoration to address moisture damage.
- The Musée-aquarium d'Arcachon has been closed since 2020.
- An appeals court ruled the demolition permit for the Musée-aquarium d'Arcachon illegal.
Entities
Institutions
- Le Journal des Arts
- Musée-aquarium d'Arcachon
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Vallée de Chevreuse
- Sarthe
- Saint-Brieuc
- Arcachon