Presentation
Soufflot’s magnificent religious edifice was built to satisfy Louis XV’s wish to glorify the monarchy with a church dedicated to St-Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris.
The monument was deconsecrated in 1791 during the Revolution and declared the national Pantheon.
In the turbulent 19th century of changing regimes, the Pantheon was used alternately as a church and patriotic lay temple.
Since 1885, the date when Victor Hugo was buried here, the monument has been the final resting place for France’s most illustrious figures.
From the top of its colonnade, from April to October, you can admire a unique 360° panorama over Paris.
The monument was deconsecrated in 1791 during the Revolution and declared the national Pantheon.
In the turbulent 19th century of changing regimes, the Pantheon was used alternately as a church and patriotic lay temple.
Since 1885, the date when Victor Hugo was buried here, the monument has been the final resting place for France’s most illustrious figures.
From the top of its colonnade, from April to October, you can admire a unique 360° panorama over Paris.
Practical Informations
Place du Panthéon, Paris 5e.
+33 (0) 1 44 32 18 00. 
Cardinal Lemoine.
Luxembourg. 
10am-6:30pm from 04.1 to 09.30 ; 10am-6pm from 10.1 to 03.31. Last entry 45 min prior to closing. Closed on 01.1, on 05.1 and on 12.25. 
-18s and -26s (E.U residents) free. No entry fee on the first Sunday of each month from 1.11 to 3.31 inclusive
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