Panthéon paris

This little-known Parisian church has become France's largest burial site

This massive stone dome conceals one of the most turbulent histories of the capital. Originally built to serve as Paris’s most magnificent church, the Pantheon was eventually repurposed as a national necropolis. Discover how a sacred monument evolved into France’s greatest tomb, honoring the figures who have left an indelible mark on our history.

The Pantheon in Paris: prices, opening hours, tour and history of this emblematic monument

The Paris Pantheon, an emblematic monument in the heart of the capital, reveals the history of France's great personalities. Originally a church dedicated to Sainte Geneviève, the Panthéon is open all year round, giving you the chance to discover its rich heritage and architectural secrets.

Night at the Pantheon 2025-2026: upcoming dates for these unusual torchlight tours

La Nuit au Panthéon returns to Paris during the winter evenings, from December 10, 2025, to January 28, 2026, for some exciting nighttime events. What's on the program? Torchlight tours of the legendary Parisian monument, from the nave to the crypt!

Contes et Histoires 2025: discover the Pantheon behind the scenes with a storytelling tour

The Pantheon in Paris invites families to discover its history and famous residents through a storytelling tour, as part of the national event Contes et Histoires 2025, from December 21 to 23, 2025.

Monument Jeu d'enfant 2025: a storytelling tour of the Panthéon in Paris this weekend

The Panthéon is taking part in the Monument jeu d'enfant weekend on Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19, 2025, and is offering families a delightful storytelling tour that should change the way we look at this place of commemoration of Great Men.

The panoramic view of the Paris Pantheon is back, free for under-26s.

Visiting the Pantheon is one thing, but did you know you could also visit its colonnades and discover a sublime panorama of Paris? From April to October, the Pantheon exceptionally opens its rooftop to visitors to admire the rooftops of Paname and the Eiffel Tower.

Journées du Patrimoine 2024 at the Panthéon in Paris: the programme of events

The Panthéon is taking part in the 41st Journées du Patrimoine 2024, opening its doors to visitors on September 21 and 22. Discover the program that awaits you.

Histoires paralympiques: a tribute exhibition at the Panthéon this summer

The Pantheon tells us the Paralympic Stories, from sporting integration to social inclusion, in an exhibition organized from June 11 to September 29, 2024.

Missak Manouchian exhibition at the Panthéon

The Panthéon is hosting an exhibition entitled "Vivre à en mourir. Missak Manouchian et ses camarades de Résistance au Panthéon" (Living to Die. Missak Manouchian and his Comrades in the Resistance at the Pantheon), on view at no extra charge until September 8, 2024.

Dare to be free, the Panthéon exhibition honoring those who fought against slavery

The Panthéon pays tribute to the great figures who stood up against slavery, with a groundbreaking exhibition. From November 9, 2023 to February 11, 2024, discover "Daring to be free".

The Cinéma du Panthéon: a restaurant-movie theater in the heart of Paris

Featuring a movie theater room and a restaurant-bar upstairs, the Cinéma du Panthéon is a very authentic venue conducive to relaxation.

Studio des Ursulines: an independent young public movie theater in Paris Latin Quarter

Inaugurated in 1926, Studio des Ursulines is set in the heart of the Latin Quarter and is one of the rare independent movie theaters dedicated to films for a young audience.

Le Champo: historic independent movie theater in the Latin Quarter

This is one of the first art-house movie theaters in Paris: Le Champo has been around since 1938 to the greatest joy of cinephiles and the Latin Quarter, genuine historic place in Paris.

Monuments reopening on June 15 in Paris

In Paris, June 15, 2020 marks the reopening of several monuments in town, making many cultural outing lovers very happy. So, what places can you rediscover again on the occasion?

The Silent History of the Deaf, the exhibition at the Panthéon: our photos

The Panthéon is devoting an exhibition to the history of the deaf and sign language, entitled L'Histoire silencieuse des Sourds, from June 19 to October 6, 2019. A chronological dive into the different evolutions of the place of the deaf in society, from the Middle Ages to the present day, via the Renaissance.