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Pantheon Timeline: Program and History
A timeline of the Pantheon—from Soufflot’s church to revolutionary mausoleum and modern civic icon.
1/20/2026
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The Pantheon’s program mirrors French history: church, mausoleum, and civic hall of memory.
🗓️ Key Moments
- 1758–1790: Construction under Soufflot.
- 1791: Declared mausoleum by the National Assembly.
- 19th–20th c.: Alternates between church and civic uses.
📊 Program Shifts
| Period | Program | Motive |
|---|---|---|
| Revolutionary | Mausoleum | Honor national figures |
| Restoration | Church | Return to religious use |
| Modern | Civic icon | Memory + education |
The building carries multiple identities—a palimpsest of roles.
About the Author
Cultural Historian
As a Paris lover and travel writer, I created this guide to help visitors connect with the Panthéon’s stories — from faith and revolution to science and civic memory.
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Timeline
Revolution
Program
Church to Mausoleum
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