From Votive Church to National Mausoleum
Commissioned by Louis XV after recovering from illness and dedicated to Saint Geneviève, the Panthéon began in 1757 under the architect Jacques‑Germain Soufflot.
Conceived as a luminous neoclassical church, it was completed after Soufflot’s death by his disciple Rondelet and transformed during the Revolution into a republican temple honoring ‘les grands hommes’.
Today, its pediment sculpted by David d’Angers proclaims the nation’s gratitude; inside, the soaring coffered dome, colonnades, and painted cycles frame a space where science, literature, politics, and courage meet.
In the crypt, you’ll find the tombs of Voltaire and Rousseau, Victor Hugo, Émile Zola, Marie Curie, Alexandre Dumas, Simone Veil, and others — a quiet city of stone beneath the hill of Sainte‑Geneviève..
Panthéon Visiting timetable
See the full schedule below (hours vary seasonally and for dome access)
Panthéon Closing Days
May close for national ceremonies, conservation work, or adverse weather
Where is Located
Place du Panthéon, 75005 Paris, France
How to Get to the Panthéon
Crowning the hill of Sainte‑Geneviève in the Latin Quarter, the Panthéon is easily reached by RER, métro, bus, or on foot from nearby landmarks.
By Train
Take RER B to Luxembourg, or Métro Line 10 to Cardinal Lemoine; Odéon (Line 4) and Place Monge (Line 7) are pleasant walks. From Luxembourg Gardens it’s a short uphill stroll to the square.
By Car
Driving is possible but street parking is limited on the hill. Consider underground parking near the Jardin du Luxembourg or along Boulevard Saint‑Michel.
By Bus
Several bus lines serve the area, including 21, 27, 38, 82, 84, 85, and 89. Check schedules, as routes can change with works or events.
On Foot
Approach from the Jardin du Luxembourg, the Sorbonne, or Rue Soufflot — the vista to the pediment and dome is one of Paris’s great urban perspectives.
Highlights of the Panthéon
Discover the monumental nave, the crypt of national memory, and the seasonal climb to the colonnaded dome for views across the Left Bank.
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Panthéon
The Dome & Colonnade
When available, climb to the colonnaded drum for sweeping views over the Latin Quarter, the Seine, and the distant silhouette of the Eiffel Tower.
Foucault’s Pendulum
Trace the slow arc of the pendulum and feel the gentle, poetic proof that our planet turns — a scientific marvel in a sacred space.
The Crypt
Walk among the tombs of Voltaire and Rousseau, Victor Hugo and Émile Zola, Marie Curie and Simone Veil — a quiet republic beneath the city.
Curiosities about the Panthéon
Find answers to the most common questions about Paris’s temple to ‘great men’ and women — a place where ideas, courage, and remembrance coexist.
Buy a ticket for the Panthéon
Visit one of Paris’s most thoughtful monuments, where art, architecture, and national memory intertwine.
Secure your time slot online and check if dome access is scheduled during your visit.
