Panthéon, Paris: Hours, Address, Panthéon Reviews: 4.5/5
Panthéon
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
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.Open:> 1st April to 30th September: from 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.> 1st October to 31st March: from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Last admission 45 minutes before closing time. Closed:> 1st January, 1st May and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 8,5€; Concessions (18 to 25) = 5,50 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups
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The area
Address
Neighborhood: 5th Arr. - Panthéon
How to get there
- Cardinal Lemoine • 5 min walk
- Luxembourg Station • 6 min walk
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Woman3
84 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
I really love the Pantheon, this was my second visit. The history is so interesting. I definitely recommend getting the audio guide to help with the history. The building is a great representation of the juxtaposition between secularism and religion in France. The Crypt below is a must see with Voltaire, Marie Curie, Dumas, Zola, etc. I feel like this is a Paris sight that gets slept on by first time tourists, but if you are a history person, this is worth it.
Written November 26, 2021
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B1714D
Belgrade, Serbia12,348 contributions
Dec 2019
Originally built as a church in honor of Paris patron Saint St. Geneivive, the Pantheon in Paris became a mausoleum after the famous Victor Hugo was buried here. After him many other famous residents such as Voltaire, Zola, Dumas, Marie Curie, etc where also buried here.
The walls around have great frescoes depicting St. Geneivive and moments from French history. It's set in the famous Latin quarter and is a place not to be missed.
Entry fee is pretty steep, becoming a significant expense for a family of 4, but luckily you save some with the museum pass.
The walls around have great frescoes depicting St. Geneivive and moments from French history. It's set in the famous Latin quarter and is a place not to be missed.
Entry fee is pretty steep, becoming a significant expense for a family of 4, but luckily you save some with the museum pass.
Written January 25, 2020
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TheShis
Tel Aviv, Israel34,625 contributions
Mar 2022
This is one of the "must" sites in Paris.
It's absolutely spectacular, and even people who are not interested in French recent and old history would be in awe by this magnificent building.
Don't miss the crypt, but make sure to dress in warm clothes while visiting it, as it's literally freezing.
It's absolutely spectacular, and even people who are not interested in French recent and old history would be in awe by this magnificent building.
Don't miss the crypt, but make sure to dress in warm clothes while visiting it, as it's literally freezing.
Written April 1, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
bsandrs
Portsmouth, UK23,075 contributions
Feb 2020
We have been to Paris on a number of occasions but for some reason never visited The Pantheon. We knew that it was a spectacular architectural building, but were unaware of the huge scale which became apparent as we climbed the hill. The architecture, paintings and sculpture are superb and we ran out of time allowing only a brief glimpse of the many vaults. It will certainly be top of our list on the next visit to the City and it really is up there with the Must Do buildings in Paris.
Written March 4, 2020
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RDS61
Chester, UK1,660 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
The Parthenon build to commentate France’s eminent generals and citizens is breathtaking. The walls are painted with murals from floor to ceiling and altar is flanked by magnificent statues. In the crypt below are the tombs if many French luminaries including Braille, Marie Curie, Victor Hugo, Emile Zola and many military leaders.
I would highly recommend visiting.
I would highly recommend visiting.
Written March 15, 2020
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Fred M
Summerville, SC2,043 contributions
May 2019
The Pantheon in Paris might be considered an architectural wonder. The dome, the pillars, the layout, and the catacombs offer both beauty and variety. The crypts for France's luminaries truly take one back in time and can be somewhat chilling. The numerous paintings and sculptures are marvelous. This is certainly one my favorite buildings in an architectural rich Paris. Must see!
Written April 9, 2020
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mjomidi
Tehran, Iran74 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
An amazing landmark of the city. The Panthéon's neoclassical dome stands out as one of the most recognizable icons in the skyline of Paris. Originally a church and now a mausoleum that since 1791 has served as the resting place of some of France's greatest thinkers, including Voltaire, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Louis Braille, Alexandre Dumas and Victor Hugo.
This impressive architectural masterpiece certainly worth a wander.
This impressive architectural masterpiece certainly worth a wander.
Written July 5, 2020
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Luisguiper
Bogota, Colombia1,016 contributions
Jun 2019
Imposing building with a beautifully decorated interior. Many awesome frescoes and statues decorate the main high nave. A crypt is also found here for those who want to see the grave of some French historical people. Its construction started in the middle of the 18th century, and it started as a church, but later on, during the French Revolution, it received the name of Pantheon when it was consecrated to important French citizens. The architecture is an example of neoclassical style. Fast access with the Paris Museum pass. Narrow toilettes in site. I spent roughly an hour visiting this building.
Written April 25, 2020
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Eileen108
Mount Shasta, CA3,714 contributions
Aug 2019
I just went on my own without tour or reservation. A Totally Breathtaking experience! The audio guide is very detailed, but it was amazing wandering all around the huge area and humbling to go down into the crypt where all the amazing architects of history lay. Almost overwhelming to wander in the footsteps of so many great souls, and contemplate the hundreds, even thousands of years of events this area witnessed.
Written March 11, 2020
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SML
1 contribution
Dec 2019
Architecturally, this is a beautiful building and the painting are lovely, but if you are a Christian like me, you may not want to give it your financial support. The French usurped this building from The Church during during the French Revolution, gave it back, then took it again. They call it "The Temple to Great Men" - total arrogance. The French should tremble at their arrogance towards God and give it back to make amends. Psalm 2
Written January 2, 2020
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Fab30100
Ales, France33 contributions
Bonjour
Combien faut-il en temps pour visiter le Pantheon ?
Merci par avance
Eina28a
Trouville-sur-Mer, France721 contributions
Nous avons passé 2 heures dans le Panthéon. S’assurer avant de payer le billet que vous pourrez accéder au sous-sol du bâtiment et que vous pourrez admirer le pendule de Foucault car ces derniers temps, pour le même prix, l’un des deux points d’orgue de cette église, dont la phrase au fronton est réputée.
If we buy online tickets, do we have a specific time we have to get into the pantheon?
bauman2000
Dusseldorf, Germany98 contributions
no
Can we bring flowers to leave at particular graves?
Martha C
29 contributions
I’m not sure. We spent more time at the top of the Pantheon enjoying the view of Paris rather than in the catacombs.
Iledebatz29253
Ile-de-Batz, France20 contributions
Bonjour’
Quelqu’un pourrait il me dire s’il existe des visites guidees du Pantheon avec un conferencier? Si oui comment réserver?
Merci de vos réponse.
MP
Michel D
Brussels, Belgium209 contributions
le site est tellement grandiose , que , personnellement , je visiterais d'abord en simple touriste , et , si vous avez le temps , rien ne vous empêche de demander l'utilisation des auto -guides . Ce musée est tellement EXTRA-ordinaire , que (ce fut notre cas ) les explications écrites nous suffîmes amplement
C'est un musée - site - lieu , .... à ne manquer sous aucun prétexte ! , si vous visitez Paris
Iledebatz29253
Ile-de-Batz, France20 contributions
Bonjour’
Quelqu’un pourrait il me dire s’il existe des visites guidees du Pantheon avec un conferencier? Si oui comment réserver?
Merci de vos réponse.
MP
LoloD
Lima, Peru704 contributions
Hay visitas guiadas pero con el audioguÃa es suficiente.
Saludos,
culturaltraveller563
Bologna, Italy61 contributions
Hello, in these days the Focault pendolum is there? Tnaks
Steve68
Ferrara, Italy6,324 contributions
No, there is not.
NupurS40
Ewing, NJ392 contributions
What are the timings of the English Guided tour?
James R
Klickitat, WA59 contributions
As other reviewers have answered, I do not know of any English speaking tours - but there certainly could be. The self-audio tours seemed to be fine. Many of the crypts, etc. had a touch screen video console that all had english versions. We found that to be sufficient or even better than the accent -laden spoken word. Reading and looking at detail were awe inspiring as it was, If you go, there is no way not to enjoy it,
Hola, somos dos adultos (hemos sacado entradas para el pantheon online para nosotros) y vamos con 5 menores de 16 años. Ellos entran con nosotros directamente?
Cecilia
Asturias, Spain47 contributions
Hola:
Los menores de 26 años residentes en la UE tienen entrada gratuita. Tienen que presentar el DNI para obtenerla.
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- Panthéon is open:
- Sun - Sat 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- We recommend booking Panthéon tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 62 Panthéon tours on Tripadvisor
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