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We inform you that the Panthéon will close early at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
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Visit the Paris Pantheon and its crypt. From Voltaire to Joséphine Baker, those who made history with an H are buried there.
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E-ticket
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Mobile tickets accepted
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No booking fees
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€13
What to expect
To Great Men, the Grateful Nation
The inscription has adorned the front of the Pantheon since the French Revolution, a majestic neoclassical monument adorned with painted and sculpted decorations from the 19th century, proudly standing at the heart of the Latin Quarter. Explore its impressive nave, delve into its crypt, and pause in front of the great figures of the nation: Voltaire and Rousseau, as well as Victor Hugo and Emile Zola, are among the most renowned. Some may be unfamiliar to you, but all the figures enshrined within reflect the sensibilities of their time. Lastly, experience the wonderful reconstruction of the 1851 Foucault's Pendulum, which will captivate both young and old alike.
Panthéon Opening Hours
Opening times:
- From April 1 to September 30: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- From October 1 to March 31: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Delayed opening: On the first Monday of each month, opening is at 12:00 PM.
Closures: January 1, May 1, and December 25.
Last entry to the monument is 45 minutes before closing.
The colonnade visit is available from April to October. Tickets can be purchased at the monument’s ticket office.
Free Admission
- Under 18 (with family, excluding school groups)
- 18–25 years old (EU nationals and legally resident non-EU nationals in France)
- People with disabilities and their accompanying person
- Job seekers, upon presentation of a certificate dated within 6 months
- Culture Card holders – ICOM Card holders
The Panthéon is free for everyone:
- On the first Sunday of each month from November 1 to March 31
- During Heritage Days (the 3rd weekend of September)
Accessibility
The Panthéon is committed to making its visit accessible to all. Visitors with disabilities and their companions benefit from free admission and specially adapted guided tours upon presentation of a valid proof, such as the French Mobility and Inclusion Card. Various aids are available, including explanatory documents, wheelchair-accessible digital kiosks, digital biographical panels, and rental audioguides. Accessibility measures include a permanent entrance ramp and a platform lift to access the side aisles of the nave.
Please note: Access to the crypt is difficult for visitors with reduced mobility due to a spiral or monumental staircase, making this area inaccessible to wheelchair users.
A Brief History
In 1744, King Louis XV vowed to dedicate a prestigious building to Saint Genevieve, patron saint of Paris, commissioning architect Soufflot for the project. In 1791, the building was transformed into the National Panthéon. Victor Hugo was interred there in 1885, followed by Voltaire, Émile Zola, and Marie Curie. Originally a church, then a Republican Temple, the Panthéon has always remained a symbol—a sanctuary dedicated to great men.
See the Earth Turn!
Inside the nave of the Panthéon, you can find a replica of Foucault’s Pendulum. In 1851, Foucault sought to popularize science and demonstrate the Galilean principle that the Earth rotates on its axis and revolves around the sun. The principle is simple: a 40-kg sphere is suspended from a 67-meter-long piano wire and set to swing on a fixed axis. Each swing does not return exactly to its starting point but slightly to the left. The pendulum remains fixed—proving that it is the Earth that turns!
Did You Know?
Marie Curie, Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry for her work on polonium and radium, was interred at the Panthéon in 1995. To prevent any radiation risk, her coffin is covered with multiple layers of lead. Her body is perfectly preserved due to the radiation it was exposed to during her lifetime.
Visitor Conditions
Only standard backpacks are allowed.
The following items are prohibited: helmets, scooters, rollerblades, skateboards, food, and drinks.
Group quotation
Are you planning an event for a group of more than 10 people?
For a private booking, a meeting or a party with friends, send us your detailed request. An expert from Come to Paris will send you a personal reply within 2 working days.
Feel free to contact us at +33 1 48 74 05 10 for any requests.
Map
Address
Place du Panthéon
75005 Paris
75005 Paris
Parking lot
Soufflot, 19 Rue Soufflot - 75005 Paris
Public transportation
Maubert-Mutualité
Luxembourg
Pantheon
Customer Reviews
Philip J.
Published over a year ago
A french history lessen not just for the french……
A magnificent building with a history to match. Being able to visit the tombs of such luminaries as Marie Curie and Victor Hugo was a humbling experience. Seeing Foucault’s pendulum was interesting and one in the eye for flat earthers!! All in all it was worth a visit.
Ian G.
Published over a year ago
Stately building, interesting history, crossing religious and secular; the contrast between the powerful contemporary slavery exhibition and the 19th-century romantic background of republican France was telling.
Paul E.
Published over a year ago
Very interesting and not too busy.
Miriam B.
Published over a year ago
Ths! Perfect!
Miriam B.
Published over a year ago
Ths! Perfect!
Haoyu Z.
Published over a year ago
very good
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