"Sometimes, I see the deceased." This could be the perfect joke during your visit to this sophisticated neoclassical church, primarily serving as a resting place for eminent personalities of France.
With your Tickets for Paris Panthéon you gain priority access and admire the artworks depicting the beginnings of Christianity, as well as explore the crypt.
The Pantheon may not hold the same fame as the Eiffel Tower or the Arc de Triomphe, but it has secured its position as a must-visit in Paris. It's a neoclassical church located in the Latin Quarter and in the 5th District of Paris. From here, atop the Mount Saint Genevieve, you get breathtaking views of the capital.
In its early days, The Pantheon functioned as an abbey and was built in honor of Saint Genevieve, the patroness of Paris. By the late 18th century, the revolutionary government changed its purpose from a church to a mausoleum.
Inside, you'll find series of paintings depicting the saint's life and the early days of Christianity, as well as the history of the French monarchy. It also houses the Foucault pendulum, demonstrating the rotation of the Earth.
Down in the crypt, lie the tombs of famous French personalities, along with details about their lives. Among the illustrious residents are Voltaire, Rousseau, Alexandre Dumas, and Marie Curie.
Note: Free children under-18s (with family, excl. school groups), EU citizens & French residents 18-25, disabled visitors + carer, jobseekers with proof & ICOM - timeslot must be reserved on the official website.