Panthéon Paris: Monument of French History

From church to mausoleum: France’s temple of great citizens with breathtaking views and profound history

the pantheon facade
the pantheon inside
the pantheon inside view

Smart Tips Before You Go

Prepare for a smooth and enjoyable experience

Photography

Allowed

Bag Policy

Only standard-sized backpacks allowed

Bring Layers

The interior can feel cool

Smart Tips Before You Go

Prepare for a smooth and enjoyable experience

Photography

Allowed

Bag Policy

Only standard-sized backpacks allowed

Bring Layers

The interior can feel cool

Virtual visit of The Pantheon

Take a peek inside before your visit!

Work Schedule

Apr–Sep: 10 am – 6:30 pm (last entry 5:45 pm)

Oct–Mar: 10 am – 6:00 pm (last entry 5:15 pm)

Monthly opening quirk: On the first working Monday of each month, the Panthéon opens at 12:00 pm

Closed: January 1, May 1, December 25. Timings may slightly shift on Dec 24 & 31.

Quick Tips

Best Visit Times: Weekday mornings (10–12 pm) or after 4 pm for fewer crowds. Avoid 12–3 pm.

Suggested Duration: Allocate 1.5 hours—more if climbing the dome or exploring exhibits.

Don’t Miss: Foucault’s Pendulum, the crypt of France’s luminaries, and the architectural grandeur of the dome.

Panorama Supplement (dome access): ~€3.50

Combination Ticket (Basilique Saint-Denis + Panthéon): ~€19

On-site Amenities

crypt and dome require stairs

Not available

Not available

Price

Full price

€16

Free admissions

Virtual visit of The Pantheon

Take a peek inside before your visit!

the pantheon inside view

History

Discover how this historic landmark evolved over centuries

The Panthéon, originally built between 1758 and 1790 by Jacques-Germain Soufflot as a church, was secularized during the Revolution in 1791 to honor France’s greatest citizens. It oscillated between religious and civic use before becoming a steadfast mausoleum in 1885 with Victor Hugo’s entombment. Notable features—including Foucault’s Pendulum and the crypt—make it a monument to France’s intellectual legacy.

the pantheon inside view

History

Discover how this historic landmark evolved over centuries

The Panthéon, originally built between 1758 and 1790 by Jacques-Germain Soufflot as a church, was secularized during the Revolution in 1791 to honor France’s greatest citizens. It oscillated between religious and civic use before becoming a steadfast mausoleum in 1885 with Victor Hugo’s entombment. Notable features—including Foucault’s Pendulum and the crypt—make it a monument to France’s intellectual legacy.

How to get there

Address

Pl. du Panthéon, 75005 Paris

Tel

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