Paris · Left Bank
Panthéon
A neoclassical building that is now the burial place of figures from French history. The crypt is the main part of the visit.
- 1 h
- €13
- Booking: not needed
- Left Bank
Data checked on October 4, 2026
Louis XV ordered a church for Saint Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris, and building began in 1758. After the Revolution it became a mausoleum for national figures. The ticket covers the nave and the crypt, and the panoramic view is closed. The crypt is the main part of the visit, with tombs of writers, scientists and political figures.
What to look for
- The crypt tombs of Voltaire, Rousseau and Victor Hugo
- The tomb of Marie Curie
- The dome seen from the floor of the nave
- The neoclassical front and its columns
Opening hours
| Monday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:15 pm |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:15 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:15 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:15 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:15 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:15 pm |
| Sunday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:15 pm |
From October to March it is open 10:00 to 18:00 every day, with the last entry 45 minutes before closing. It closes at noon on the first working Monday of each month. Closed 1 January, 1 May and 25 December. The panoramic view is closed.
Source: Panthéon (Centre des monuments nationaux), checked October 4, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket €13. The ticket covers the nave and the crypt and costs €13 from 1 October to 31 March. From April to September it is €16, or €13 on Wednesdays. A combined ticket with the Basilique Saint-Denis costs €26. Entry is free on the first Sunday of January, February, March, November and December.
Getting there
Cardinal Lemoine on Métro 10 is the closest, and Luxembourg on RER B is a few minutes more on foot.
Tip
A quiet stop to fit between lunch and the Luxembourg Gardens.