Pantheon, Paris

Pantheon is a National Monument of France.

Description

A temple dedicated to the memory of the men and women who have marked French history since the Revolution. With the Pantheon, architect Jacques-Germain Soufflot met Louis XV’s wish to glorify the monarchy in the form of a church dedicated to Saint Geneviève, the patron saint of Paris. The edifice was deconsecrated during the Revolution in 1791 and renamed the Pantheon. During the turbulent years of the 19th century, as regimes changed, it alternated in its role as a religious and patriotic monument. Since 1885, the year of Victor Hugo’s death and burial in the Pantheon, it has been the last resting place for the great writers, scientists, generals, churchmen and politicians who have made the history of France. The crypt houses the tombs of more than 70 illustrious figures including Voltaire, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Emile Zola, Alexandre Dumas, Pierre and Marie Curie etc. The recently restored upper floors enjoy superb views across the city (open from April to October).

Address & Contact

Panthéon Place du Panthéon 75005 Paris

tél. : (33) (0)1 44 32 18 00 fax : (33) (0)1 44 07 32 23

Prices

Adults: 8€ Concessions: 5€

Opening times

April 1to May 31 and September 1 to 30: from 10a.m. to 6.30p.m. June 1 to August 31: from 10a.m. to 6.30p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10a.m. to 11p.m. October 1 to March 31: from 10a.m. to 5.30p.m. Last admissions 45min before closing time.

Other dates closed

January 1, May 1, December 25

More Information

• See Paris for more local information
• See Places to visit near Pantheon for other places to visit nearby
• See Pantheon on the National Monuments website.

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